Ezra Ounce, a wealthy individual, launches a crusade against what he deems "immoral" forms of entertainment, including Broadway shows. He recruits his relatives to join his campaign, but Jimmy, another relative, is secretly producing a show featuring Ezra's niece Barbara. However, Jimmy's plans are threatened when his backer provides an invalid check, leaving him in a precarious financial situation. To make matters worse, Jimmy's former flame, showgirl Mabel, concocts a plan to blackmail Barbara's father Horace, who has a compromising past with Mabel, in an attempt to secure the necessary funds.
Dames
A wealthy individual takes a vow of abstinence from the perceived decadence of Broadway, opting instead for a life free from the "filth" of live theater.
