The Girl Most Likely 1958

Dodie's dream of a millionaire marriage

Dodie lives with her parents in coastal California and dreams of marrying a millionaire. She starts dating Buzz, a real-estate agent of modest means, and the fantasy of wealth colors her choices. She tells her friend Marge that she has doubts about marrying for money.

Buzz proposes; Dodie accepts but has doubts

Buzz proposes marriage and Dodie accepts, hoping for security. She confides to Marge that she fears compromising her dream for a comfortable life. The engagement sets the stage for a clash between love and money.

A yacht arrival sparks Dodie's fantasy

A yacht arrives on the scene, owned by the wealthy Neil Patterson, fueling Dodie's fantasies of a millionaire fiancé. She leaps into the sea to swim toward him, convinced she will meet Neil. When she discovers the man is actually Pete, Neil's poor mechanic, her thrill turns to surprise.

Pete proposes and pretends to buy a house

Pete, smitten, proposes to Dodie and tries to prove his commitment by pretending to buy a house for them. Dodie is swept up by his confidence and agrees to be his fiancée. Buzz grows angrier at Pete’s audacious ruse.

Dodie's entanglement deepens; Buzz's anger grows

Pete's deception draws Dodie deeper into the charade while Buzz watches with growing fury. Dodie begins to grapple with the line between genuine affection and a fantasy of wealth. The dynamic raises the emotional stakes for all three.

Drunk Neil takes Dodie onto the yacht

A drunken Neil unexpectedly encounters Dodie and invites her onto the yacht for another night of romance. At first she resists, but the evening turns into carefree fun and flirtation. The incident blurs the boundaries between true feeling and celebrity-style luxury.

Tijuana adventure with Neil

In Tijuana, Dodie loosens up, gets tipsy, and has a great time with Neil. He demonstrates wealth by buying experiences (and even a taxi) rather than simply paying for rides. Dodie begins to believe that money can buy happiness.

Return home at 4 a.m.; doorstep confrontation

After being out until 4 a.m., Dodie is brought home by Neil to find Buzz and Pete waiting on the doorstep. The morning decision weighs heavily as Dodie asks for more time to sleep on it. The scene sets up the pivotal choice between two very different futures.

Dodie declares love for Neil in the morning

In the morning, Dodie tells the men she has made her choice: Neil is the fiancé she wants. The announcement ends the uncertainty and seems to lock in a glamorous life with Neil. The other men reluctantly begin to come to terms with her decision.

The men accept; Dodie leaves with Neil

The three men reluctantly accept Dodie's choice, and she heads off with her new betrothed. The future looks bright from a wealthy lifestyle, but the relationship remains precarious. The scene marks a turning point in Dodie's dream.

Pete's goodbye kiss triggers doubt

As Pete says goodbye with a kiss, Dodie suddenly changes her mind about Neil. The kiss acts as a catalyst that unsettles her resolve and calls into question the path she has chosen. The ending hints at a possible return to Pete or a reevaluation of her dreams.