Play Girl

Grace Herbert has made her living by seducing wealthy men and suing them for breach of promise. With her finances running dry, she and her loyal maid Josie head to Miami hoping to land another rich patron. The trip sets the stage for a new scheme to stay financially afloat.

In Miami, Grace stumbles upon Ellen Daley, a young job-seeker with a chance at a better life. Rather than reject her, Grace chooses to take Ellen under her wing and teach her how to manipulate wealthy men for money. This marks the start of Ellen's partnership with Grace.

Grace and Ellen leave for Chicago and, along the way, meet Tom Dice when he fixes their flat tire. Grace writes off Tom as 'just a cowboy,' but Ellen is attracted to him nonetheless. This chance meeting will ripple through their plans.

In Chicago, Grace introduces Ellen to Bill Vincent, a vain older man who enjoys younger women. Grace coaches Ellen on how to lead a man on and secure expensive gifts and a fat settlement. Despite initial misgivings, Ellen begins to enjoy her new role.

After traveling to New York City with Grace and Ellen, Ellen runs into Tom again while on a date and they share a cab when she gets separated. Tom makes arrangements to visit, showing a growing interest. Grace initially criticizes Ellen for chasing him.

Grace investigates Tom and discovers he is a multi-millionaire. She flips her attitude, encouraging Ellen to marry him for his wealth while baking in her own ambitions. Ellen, however, loves Tom and questions this arrangement.

Tom proposes to Ellen, who says she needs time to think. That night she leaves a note for Grace and runs away rather than committing to marriage. Grace resolves to pursue Tom using her old game on him.

In a hotel, Van Payson and Bill Vincent confront Ellen, accusing her of running a scam. Grace turns the tables, accusing the two men of defaming Ellen and manipulating her for money. The men leave, convinced they haven't been duped.

Grace resumes her seduction of Tom and manipulates him into proposing again. The prospect of marriage deepens as Grace plots to secure her own future through Tom, even as Ellen's absence lingers. Tom's involvement becomes a web of deception among the trio.

Tom's mother visits Grace and reveals she knows Grace's past but is willing to bless the marriage if Grace promises to love and care for Tom. This sympathetic gesture shakes Grace and prompts a reconsideration of her motives. Tom is urged to follow his heart.

Grace tells Tom that he should go to Miami and marry Ellen, acknowledging Ellen's love and the reality of their bond. She seems more pragmatic than sentimental, shaping the next move in the saga. Tom rushes to act on this advice.

Tom's wealthy uncle arrives in town, a cattleman who could further secure Grace's finances. Grace instructs her maid Josie to bring the uncle up, preparing to use his charm one last time. With perfume ready, she mutters 'For the last time' as she readies to seal the deal.