The aging variety artist Bellinzon is proud of his daughter and son-in-law, who are following in his footsteps and are enjoying success abroad. However, he himself no longer performs artistic acts and receives a salary from his former employer without actually working for him. But that is about to change. Deputy Markvart threatens to fire him if he does not rehearse a new variety act. Bellinzon decides to perform a musical act, even though he cannot play anything...