15 years ago Paul Jordan was a star in Hollywood musicals. But then he retired from showbiz and married the rich Joan. Now, after being dependent on his wife's money for many years, he's sick of it and wants to work again. A romantic affair with his stepdaughter, Shirley, gives him the guts to ask for a role. His former agent gets him one but it's with a small company in Vienna, Austria. The stress worsens his alcoholism; the tablets he takes to hide the effects lead him to hallucinations. When his wife and girlfriend appear at the same time, he's no longer capable of handling the situation.

Der ehemalige Hollywood-Star Paul ist mit einer Millionärin verheiratet. Doch hinter dem Glamour tun sich Abgründe auf: Paul ist Alkoholiker und hat ein Verhältnis mit seiner Stieftochter. Nach 15 Ehejahren kehrt Paul dem Luxusleben den Rücken. Er dreht wieder einen Film. Plötzlich geschehen seltsame Dinge ...