Are You With It?

Milton Haskins, once an infallible actuary, misplaces a decimal point that could cost Nutmeg Insurance money if left undiscovered. The error shatters his confidence and costs him a promotion he had hoped for. Unable to cope with the setback, he agrees to pursue a drastic change in his life by joining a traveling carnival.

Depressed and adrift, Milton lets Goldie McGoldrick talk him into joining Acres of Fun, a traveling carnival. He trades the predictability of actuarial work for the unpredictability of show business. This marks the beginning of a radical career shift for him.

During a show, Milton discovers he can tap dance and sing, a talent sparked by his mathematical mind guiding the rhythm. A drunken performer arrives, and Milton seizes the moment with a lively routine. The audience responds with three curtain calls, signaling his surprising new prowess.

Vivian Reilly, Milton's fiancée, urges him to return to his old humdrum life. Bunny La Fleur and Goldie push Vivian to stay and help Milton, intensifying the couple's conflict. Despite the pressure, Milton remains drawn to the carnival's world.

A mysterious figure tries to search Milton's suitcase, and when Milton appears, the intruder hurls a knife at him. The attempted breach signals danger surrounding Milton's new life. The threat casts a shadow over his carnival escape and foreshadows upcoming peril.

On the train, Sally asks Milton about insurance to learn more about him, instigated by Herman Bogel. The questions threaten to expose Milton's history and the carnival's finances. The scene plants seeds of mistrust that will ripple through the story.

Vivian overhears what she thinks is Milton's flirtation with Sally, though Milton is actually dealing with Sally's dog Boopsie. The misinterpretation fuels a growing rift between the lovers. The couple's fragile relationship hangs in the balance as the journey continues.

Vivian interrupts Milton's act with a fan dance, and he drags her off stage. The disruption sparks a riot among the audience, spiraling into chaos. The chaos lands the couple and many carnival workers in jail, threatening the carnival's future.

With the carnival in dire financial straits, owner Pop Carter fears losing it to Mrs. Minerva Henkle. Bogel reveals that he is now working for Mrs. Henkle, confirming the threat to the carnival's future. The looming sale hangs over everyone like a dark cloud.

Nutmeg executive Mr. Bixby pays for Milton and Vivian's release on condition that Milton return to Nutmeg and cover costs from his salary. The arrangement ties his fate to the insurance company he once betrayed. This sets the stage for a high-stakes revival of both careers.

At a business meeting, Milton urges Nutmeg to keep his original mistake, arguing that the reduced rate will attract more customers. The strategy is controversial but aims to turn a loss into growth. The board begins to reconsider the risk in light of potential gains.

Vivian reveals what she found about Mrs. Henkle from Nutmeg's files, exposing troubling links to the takeover plot. The revelation shifts the balance of power and gives Milton and Vivian a clearer path to action. Their discovery deepens the antagonism toward Henkle and Bogel.

The couple hurries back to the carnival and convinces Pop Carter to fight to keep it. They rally the remaining carnies to stand against the looming sale and unite against their would-be buyer. The stakes have never been higher for their chosen path.

They stage a show that begins with just five performers, using the receipts to bail out the rest of the carnival. The lean, determined act serves as a symbol of resilience and resilience wins over skeptical buyers. The audience's response confirms the carnival's revival.

Bogla (Bogel) and Mrs. Henkle arrive to seize the carnival, but Milton exposes the insurance fraud and identifies Bogel as Mr. Henkle by a tattoo on his chest. With the fraud revealed, Nutmeg becomes the carnival's owner, allowing Milton and Vivian to continue working for both. The story closes on a note of reclaimed stability and renewed partnership.