Holly (Debbie Reynolds) leaves school for show business. When her father is taken ill, he enlists the help of Father Conroy (Bing Crosby) to look after his daughter. She auditions at a club called the Black Garter, where star of the show Phil Stanley (Robert Wagner) hires the young performer. The two fall in love, but Phil is perceived as a wolf in a tuxedo by Father Conroy, who protects the aspiring actress and croons along the way. Songs are written by Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen.