Ruby Keeler

A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.

"Backstage" musical tracing the making of a Broadway comedy from casting call to opening night, featuring some of choreographer Busby Berkeley's most famed and grandiose dance set pieces.

During the Great Depression, all Broadway shows are closed down. A group of desperate unemployed showgirls find hope when a wealthy songwriter invests in a musical starring them, against the wishes of his high society brother. Thus start Carol, Trixie and Polly's schemes to bilk his money and keep the show going.