Hollywood 1935: Jean Gatlin is Sterling Studiosa greatest asset. Her life seems complete, that is, until veteran actor Patrick Shelton appears. Her love for him is weighed down by guilt as she thinks about Patrickas wife and unborn child. Tragedy strikes and she is left alone to pick up the pieces. Then Grant Anderson, an actor from rival Retro Studios, comes to do a film with Jean. She canat help but be drawn to him. Despite warnings from her friends, she listens to her heart. As Grantas affections diminish, Jean learns that friends are more important in the end.