At the end of the war, American soldier Sam Walker ends up in Paris and, as they say, falls in love with the beautiful Solange at first sight. Having been demobilized, he calls his bride to New York and marries her. The young people are happy, although life is difficult for them. Sam dreams of becoming an actor, but for now he does odd jobs. But luck favors him - after a few years, the former soldier becomes a celebrity. But the brighter his acting star shines, the more difficult Solange is with him. One day, in a fit of blind rage, Sam kills his wife and takes his own life in prison. Three girls remain orphans...