After his master dies, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, creates a new identity for himself as a knight.

After his master dies, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, creates a new identity for himself as a knight.

Outside a movie premiere, enthusiastic fan Peppy Miller literally bumps into the swashbuckling hero of the silent film, George Valentin. The star reacts graciously and Peppy plants a kiss on his cheek as they are surrounded by photographers. The headlines demand: "Who's That Girl?" and Peppy is inspired to audition for a dancing bit-part at the studio. However as Peppy slowly rises through the industry, the introduction of talking-pictures turns Valentin's world upside-down.