In the vibrant scene of a 1940s burlesque club, the extravagant and charismatic Dixie Daisy is the star of the show. She dazzles the audience with her talent and stage prowess, but her life takes an unexpected turn when a murder shakes the night. One of the most desperate members of the cast is found dead, and chaos reigns among the performers and club staff.
Dixie, portrayed by the brilliant Barbara Stanwyck, is drawn into the eye of the storm when she decides to investigate the murder on her own. With her sharp wit and unyielding spirit, she faces a parade of suspects including jealous colleagues, an up-and-coming magician, and a film producer with his hands in many shady dealings. As she delves deeper into the case, a dark web of jealousy, secrets, and betrayals is revealed, leading Dixie to uncover truths that could endanger her life.
With a touch of humor, sharp dialogue, and the electrifying energy of a world where glamour and danger go hand in hand, the protagonist becomes the self-taught detective who not only fights to solve the crime but also to protect her own place in a world where people are not always what they seem. In a race against time, the stage lights illuminate a mystery only she can unravel, as the curtain rises on an intriguing web of deception.