A man who has lost his beloved pet dog enlists the help of a young drifter in finding the animal. This leads to a series of misadventures, including a confrontation with a hulking dog-pound worker and a stint providing the entertainment at a millionaire's party.

在一次意外中，他的狗被当地收容所当作流浪狗抓走，收容所要求他必须交纳50美元的保证金才能将狗领走，为了能尽早赚到足够的钱，老演员只得重操旧业在街头表演踢踏舞。