The action centers on the journey of young aspiring actor David Kolowitz as he tries to extricate himself from overly protective parents (who want him to be a married pharmacist) and two too many girlfriends, while struggling to meet the challenge of his lack of talent in 1930s New York City.
The story follows the path of young actor David Kolowitz as he tries to escape the overbearing expectations of his parents (who want him to become a married pharmacist) and multiple romantic relationships, all while facing the difficulty of not being talented enough in 1930s New York City.