When the New York child performer CC Bloom and San Fransisco rich kid Hillary meet in a holiday resort in Atlantic City, it marks the start of a lifetime friendship between them. The two keep in touch through letters for a number of years until Hillary, now a successful lawyer moves to New York to stay with struggling singer CC. The movie shows the various stages of their friendship and their romances including their love for the same man.

Cameo: [Hector Elizondo] Justice of the Peace

CC Bloom:
Harry, I did you catch that set? Those people loved me! So, I was wondering if I could borrow fifty dollars until pay day.


Harry:
No.


CC Bloom:
What the hell is this, a piano bar or a Nazi work camp? I'm singing my heart out for bupkus, peanuts. I'm eating dog food and you can't even give me fifty dollars you already owe me?

[Harry hands her the money]


CC Bloom:
Oh, Harry, you're an angel. If you're mother hadn't been such a bitch, we could've shared something important.

Crew or equipment visible: Reflected in a revolving door.

Music and Lyrics by Arthur Resnick and Kenny Young
Arranged by Marc Shaiman, Arif Mardin, Robbie Buchanan and Robbie Kondor
Produced by Arif Mardin
Performed by Bette Midler