Franklin Cane is a promising tennis professional mentored by J.C. Carruthers. After winning a tournament in Houston, he cheats on his girlfriend Cynthia with a local girl. Following his coach's peaceful death, Cane descends into a hedonistic lifestyle in Hollywood, neglecting his career and relationship. He ultimately dies in a high-speed car crash on the Pacific Coast Highway with a new acquaintance, later appearing posthumously in a commercial.
Monroe emerges as a romantic and lifestyle rival to Cane.
Cane and Cynthia share a committed romantic relationship at the story's beginning.
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