At the turn of the century, having spent nearly 20 years trying to make it in show business, Stanley Snodgrass is still nothing more than a glorified chorus boy.

Inept as ever, he causes an accident during a show that leads to co-stars Irene Bailey and Allen Trent taking a spill on stage.

Over the objections of co-star Daisy Crockett, who loves him, Stanley is fired by Harry Fraser, the show's producer.

Logan poses as his new valet and knocks out Jack, who, disguised as a barber, intends to cut Stanley's throat.

On stage during an "Ali Baba" routine, Stanley narrowly misses being killed by Jack, who throws knives from the balcony.