A romantic story about a poet named Dusty. Coming from a dysfunctional family and sordid background, Dusty is unable to make presentable public appearances. He writes fantastic poetry that sweeps the world but refuses to disclose his true identity. An actor is hired to represent him while a psychiatrist, Dr. Graham, grooms him for the public. The plot compounds when both Dusty and his stand-in actor, Fenton, fall in love with Rosyln, the beautiful daughter of Dusty's publisher.