Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.

• Universal Pictures
• Gramercy Pictures
• Illeana Douglas
• Matt Dillon
• Eric Stoltz
• Bruce Davison
• Patsy Kensit
• Jennifer Leigh Warren
• David Clennon
• Christina Pickles