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.

"For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice."

Credits

Allison AndersDirector

Illeana DouglasDenise Waverly / Edna Buxton

Matt DillonJay Phillips

Eric StoltzHoward Cazsatt

Bruce DavisonJohn Murray