Stars Over Broadway

Failed theatrical manager Al McGillevray is about to commit suicide when he hears Jan King singing. He offers to turn Jan into an opera star, a chance that both will pursue. This chance encounter sets the entire arc of their intertwined fates.

Al raises money by taking odd jobs to pay for Jan's lessons. Minotti arranges an audition at the Metropolitan Opera. Jan is well received, but the harsh truth arrives: five more years of study are required before he can go on stage.

To make money quickly, Al takes Jan to radio stations to rebrand him as a crooner rather than pursuing opera. The new plan shifts the path away from rigorous training toward popular appeal.

At an amateur-hour competition, Jan meets Nora Wyman, a fellow singer who begs Al to manage her career. He initially discourages her, arguing she isn't cut out for the show business grind. The encounter foreshadows the looming conflict between ambition and integrity.

Jan auditions at a loud, bustling club and becomes an immediate success. His rising profile brings him into contact with Joan Garrett, a seasoned singer who helps him land more work. The combination boosts his confidence and visibility.

As money starts to roll in, Al hopes Jan will return to opera study, but Jan enjoys the crooner life too much. His popularity grows, yet his reliability wanes as he drinks and misses shows. Eventually, he is fired from a gig.

Nora presses Al to let Minotti hear her sing. Minotti thinks she has a good voice, but Al persuades him to tell her otherwise. Nora's morale is crushed, setting off a chain of emotional consequences.

Devastated by the harsh news, Nora walks in front of a car and is hospitalized. In the hospital, Al confesses that he lied about Nora's talent because he loves her. He reveals the motive behind his deception and the pain it caused.

After leaving Nora, Al spends the last of his money to send Minotti and Jan to Italy to rescue Jan's voice through renewed training. The journey marks a turning point, as generosity overrides personal failings. Jan's future remains uncertain, but the chance for redemption is real.

Sometime later, Al visits Jan backstage at his opera debut, with Nora present as well. Jan has learned of Al's generosity and expresses a desire for Al to manage him again. The moment signals a potential reconciliation and a new chapter for all.

Nora tells Al that singing is no longer important to her and that she only wants to be his wife. This revelation caps the emotional arc: love reshapes careers and loyalties.