Miss Pacific Fleet 1935

Gloria and Mae work as showgirls at an amusement park

Gloria Fay and Mae O'Brien are former showgirls who now work at an amusement park. The routine setting establishes their precarious finances and the limited opportunities they face. The looming Miss Pacific Fleet contest promises a chance to escape their current hardships.

Kewpie Wiggins falls in love with Gloria

Sailor Kewpie Wiggins is smitten with Gloria and spends extra time around her. His affection is clear as he becomes a constant presence at the park. The developing romance adds emotional stakes to Gloria's ambitions.

Kewpie wins prizes tossing rings and learns they are broke

Kewpie demonstrates his ring-toss skills by winning prizes for Gloria and Mae. The winnings hint at a possible windfall, but the sisters remain financially strained. This revelation motivates him to pursue a bolder plan to help them.

Kewpie suggests entering Miss Pacific Fleet to win cash prize

Kewpie proposes that Gloria enter the Miss Pacific Fleet pageant to win the cash prize. He believes the contest can provide the means to lift the sisters out of poverty. The idea sets the main objective of the story into motion.

Kewpie introduces Gloria and Mae to Sgt. Tom Foster

Kewpie introduces Gloria and Mae to his friend, Sgt. Tom Foster, who could become a key ally in the contest. The introduction creates new possibilities for romance and assistance. Tom's presence marks the start of a deeper connection to the central characters.

Tom and Gloria fall in love

Tom Foster and Gloria develop romantic feelings as they work together on the pageant plan. Their relationship adds tension to the race for votes and loyalties. The bond between them complicates Kewpie's own role in the plot.

Kewpie fights in boxing match; sees Gloria and Tom together; throws 5000 votes to Virgie Matthews

During the boxing match, Kewpie is losing until he spots Gloria and Tom cuddling in the audience, which fuels his resolve. He delivers a knockout blow to his opponent and then decides to give his 5000 votes to Virgie Matthews. This shift changes the contest's dynamics and who might win.

Gloria remains ahead; Virgie gains support

Gloria still holds a slight lead in the Miss Pacific Fleet contest even after the vote swap. Virgie Matthews benefits from the donated votes, altering the race's outcome. The mounting tension pushes the finale toward a dramatic finish.

Sadie Freytag plans to kidnap Gloria to sway the prize

Sadie Freytag, jealous of Gloria, schemes to kidnap her so the prize will go to someone else. The plot introduces a dangerous twist that heightens the stakes for everyone involved. The motive is driven by Sadie's desire to secure power over the contest.

Mae alerts Kewpie to the kidnapping plot

Mae learns of Sadie's kidnapping plan and warns Kewpie, triggering a frantic intervention. The warning mobilizes allies to protect Gloria. The sequence underscores loyalty and timely action.

Kewpie spots the kidnappers and frees Sadie on a ship

Kewpie spots the kidnappers loading a woman into a small boat and chases them to a ship. He frees the woman, who turns out to be Sadie, ending the kidnapping attempt. The rescue removes a crucial obstacle to Gloria's eventual victory.

Tom and Gloria arrive at contest HQ with enough votes to win

Tom and Gloria arrive at the contest headquarters with sufficient votes to ensure Gloria's victory. Their timely arrival clinches the outcome as the final decision looms. The collaboration between Gloria and Tom reaches its payoff.