In the small southern town, a corrupt political boss, Titus Semple, rules with an iron fist. Lane Bellamy, a carnival dancer, becomes romantically involved with Sheriff Fielding Carlisle, but their relationship is threatened when Titus sees Lane as a liability to his own ambitions. Lane faces a series of challenges, including unemployment, arrest, and a scandalous marriage to Dan Reynolds, another member of the town's political machine.
Flamingo Road
A charismatic carnival attraction upends the balance of power in a small town, challenging the corrupt sheriff's authority and threatening to disrupt his long-held grip on the community.