Laura Haynes, 22, is a beautiful gorgeous farm girl who has come to New York City from Kansas looking for a chance on Broadway. She loses her innocence and her virginity in her first meeting with an agent, who tells her to put on a skimpy outfit and then rapes her. Shocked and in pain, Laura stumbles around on the street and then collapses. A prostitute named Marilyn comes to her aid, giving Laura a place to stay. Unable to find other work, Laura decides to try prostitution herself.

While out turning $10 tricks, she is noticed by a high class pimp who runs an upscale call girl service. He puts her up in a west side apartment, buys her clothes and jewelry, and gives her money. He promises her $500 a week but she has to work every night, with four days a month off. Within months, she is wealthy.

But then one day, she meets and falls in love with a wonderful young man. When he finds out what she does for money, he commits suicide. Heartbroken, Laura toys with the idea of following him...