A brash vaudeville performer and daredevil wire-walker who falls in love with chorus girl Elsa McCoy. As she rises to film stardom, he struggles with insecurity and jealousy, leading to their separation. After a career-threatening fall and a subsequent stage fright failure, he ultimately redeems himself and reunites with Elsa.
Jimmy acts as Eddie's promoter, securing his crucial comeback stage opportunity.
Eddie and Elsa marry quickly after falling in love, forming the central romantic bond of the story.
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