[1] The film focuses on the Parisian nightlife of the time, showing various performances of the Jazz Age, including two by Baker, with the plot taking a backseat.
The performances take place within several nightclubs in Montmartre, and feature scantily-clad exotic dancers, showgirls, and acrobats.
She enters a contest aimed at finding the new Cinderella of Parisian nightclubs and ultimately wins.
As her star is on the rise, she develops a romantic interest with Georges Barsac, a fellow performer.
Although Josephine Baker received top billing, she only appears in two dance segments; accounting for just a few minutes of screen time.