Here Come the Girls

Stanley Snodgrass is a nearly twenty-year veteran of show business who remains a glorified chorus boy. During a performance, his clumsy moment causes an accident that sends Irene Bailey and Allen Trent tumbling on stage. The mishap underscores how far he is from true stardom.

Following the onstage mishap, co-star Daisy Crockett pleads on his behalf, but producer Harry Fraser fires Stanley. The decision ends his current stint with the show. The humiliation marks a major turning point in his career.

Stanley returns home to his mother Emily and stepfather Albert, who runs a coal business. Albert makes it clear that Stanley must find a real job and abandon his showbiz dreams. This sets up pressure to change his path entirely.

A mysterious killer known as Jack the Slasher has a past romance with Irene. He sends her a threatening note and then stabs Allen, driven by jealousy over Irene's supposed affair with him. The killer's presence injects danger into the story.

Irene identifies a photo of Jack Bennett to Detective Dennis Logan, linking him to the threat. This identification prompts police action and a plan to bring Jack out of hiding. It tightens the suspense around the killer's next move.

The plan to bait Jack out is proposed, but Allen declines to participate. Instead, Stanley is offered $100 a week and a room at the Waldorf to rejoin the show as Irene's co-star. He eagerly accepts and heads back onto the stage.

Irene pretends to be in love with Stanley, prompting him to abruptly brush off Daisy Crockett. The ruse deepens Stanley's belief that Irene truly wants him back. Daisy watches the dynamic with a mix of concern and frustration.

Detective Logan poses as Stanley's valet and knocks out Jack, who disguises himself as a barber intending to cut Stanley's throat. The staged setup spirals into real danger as Jack resists capture. The confrontation heightens the suspense on and off the stage.

Following the thwarted assassination attempt, Jack is arrested and Stanley is fired once more by the producer. The cycle of ambition, danger, and rejection continues to pull the characters in conflicting directions. The life of the show becomes a battleground for their fates.

Stanley takes a job in Albert's coal business, but his incompetence quickly disrupts operations. He creates messes that frustrate both his family and employers. This detour marks another setback in his ongoing quest for success.

Jack escapes from jail, raising the stakes of the pursuit. Harry rehiring Stanley signals another chance for the former chorus boy, though Stanley remains clueless about Irene's true intentions. The tension between safety and ambition continues to simmer.

Daisy overhears the scheme and warns Stanley about the danger. He reacts by accusing her of jealousy, showing his stubborn misreading of others' intentions. This moment strains their fragile relationship just before the final act.

During an Ali Baba routine, Jack throws knives from the balcony, narrowly missing Stanley. Disguised as a performer, Jack then stabs Stanley with a knife he picked up backstage. Daisy reveals to Stanley that the knife was real after the attack.

Stanley marries Daisy and they live happily ever after, though his on-stage incompetence continues to infuriate Harry. The ending blends romance with a light-hearted acceptance of his quirks. The movie closes on a note of personal victory despite professional chaos.