Powder My Back

The film follows Rex Hale, a reform mayor who takes drastic measures by closing down the musical comedy "Powder My Back" due to his moral objections. The star of the show, Fritzi Foy, feels wronged and plots her revenge against Hale. Disguising herself as an injured party, she infiltrates his home with the help of her press agent, who poses as a doctor.

As the story unfolds, Hale's son, Jack, becomes romantically involved with Fritzi, despite being engaged to another woman, Ruth Stevens. Fritzi's realization of the disruption her scheme causes leads her to make a selfless choice, encouraging Jack to return to Ruth while finding a resolution with the mayor herself. This plot intricately weaves themes of love, ambition, and moral dilemmas, all set in the vibrant world of 1920s comedy.