Paul Verlaine a struggling composer (John Garrick) is supported by Germaine (Merle Oberon) who is secretly in love with him. She encourages him to write and sing more modern songs and after enjoying a little success he is discovered and seduced by famous actress Simone St. Cloud (Margot Grahame) who he then marries. The marriage is doomed from the start and Paul Verlaine kills his wife's lover and is sent to Devils Island. He escapes and realising his hidden love for Germaine he writes a successful musical based on his life's experiences - but can the story have a happy ending???
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