Synopsis: Boston socialite Abigail Chandler dreams of singing with the New York Metropolitan Opera. After her aunt and uncle kindly pay for her to go to New York for voice lessons, Abigail secretly takes a job singing at a beer hall in the Bowery in order to pay for the lessons. Abigail's stuffy sister, Martha, remains after a family visit to keep an eye on her, and, instead of being shocked by Abigail's secret performing life, she ends up enthusiastically joining her.