Merry M. Helm

Two small-town girls arrive in Chicago to find fame and fortune. Ruby wants to be a fashion designer; Holly simply wants a city salary to help out her family. Both girls' heads are turned by the chance to become Bunny girls in Hugh Hefner's blossoming Playboy empire, but while Holly's personality enables her to rise quickly through the glamour ranks, Ruby becomes dependent on drugs.

A Swedish woman, married to a domineering man for 35 years, is "set free" upon her husband's death. While she is the heir to his estate, she is only allowed $300. Ready to pursue her passion in music, she moves to Nashville where she meets her longtime pen-pal and scores the opportunity to perform in a small club.