The Florodora Girl

The film opens in 1899 on Broadway where the hit show Florodora is playing. Daisy, the only original Florodora girl, dreams of marrying the right man amidst showgirls and excited patrons lining up for performances. She balances her aspirations with her role in the show and her friendships within the sextet.

Daisy shows romantic interest in Jack Vibart, a wealthy man, after he sends her flowers and invites her for a carriage ride. Despite advice from friends to play hard-to-get, Daisy considers pursuing Jack, who seems to reciprocate her interest at first.

Daisy takes a tandem bike ride with her friend George to her small tenement and meets her father. She admires Jack's horse, and her father shares his respect for Jack, having seen him at the racetrack and won a bet on his horse in the Kentucky Derby.

Daisy and the Florodora girls go to the beach in turn-of-the-century bathing dresses. Daisy pretends to struggle in the water near Jack, causing him to rescue her. They flirt and share a lively picnic and playful swing ride, deepening their connection.

During a Yale versus Columbia football game, Jack feels snubbed when Daisy arrives with her suitor George. Harry Fontaine, a gambler, later approaches Daisy at the game and drunkenly makes advances, prompting Jack to intervene and take her home.

Daisy learns from Jack's mother that Jack is engaged to Constance for her wealth. Jack confesses he loves Daisy but plans to marry Constance due to family expectations, creating a conflict between love and duty.

Despite Jack’s assurance, their relationship becomes strained after he offers her an expensive bracelet and plans her living arrangements, which Daisy misinterprets as an attempt to keep her as a mistress. They argue and part ways temporarily.

Daisy attends a fashionable society ball with the help of her friends. She mingles with high society but faces challenges like wardrobe mishaps. She learns from others about Jack's engagement to Constance, intensifying her heartbreak.

Jack confesses to Daisy that she is the only girl he loves but has to marry Constance for her wealth. He bets his family’s fortune on a racehorse, Firebird, and loses it after his horse finishes second, causing financial ruin.

After Daisy learns of Jack’s financial loss, she promises to support him, but their relationship remains strained. Jack launches a successful horseless carriage business and gets engaged to Constance, while Daisy’s feelings of betrayal grow.

Feeling hurt, Daisy goes to a slumming party at the Bowery with gambler Harry Fontaine. She pretends to enjoy drinking and partying, but ultimately feels melancholy and broke down in tears after Jack’s return and confrontation.

Daisy and the Florodora girls prepare on stage. Daisy’s friends announce their engagements, and Daisy learns Jack has launched his business. She is hopeful when she sees Jack in the audience during a performance, hinting at reconciliation.

During a performance of Florodora, Jack unexpectedly steps on stage to replace a male singer. He confesses his love during their song and asks Daisy to marry him, showing his renewed commitment amid their shared performance.

Jack’s mother approves of Daisy as she arrives in a sleigh to take her to meet the family, symbolizing acceptance. Jack and Daisy finally reconcile, ready to start their life together in happiness, blending love and societal expectations.