A wealthy couple, Cora and Matt, struggle to gain acceptance into New York's high society despite their lavish spending. Cora longs to be part of the elite, while Matt prefers a simpler lifestyle. They throw a lavish party to impress the "400" and hire a waitress, Sandy, to pose as their daughter. However, Sandy has already caught the eye of Harley, a socially prominent man, who is smitten with her despite her lack of interest in him.
Going Highbrow
Cora and Matt, having struck it rich, try to purchase their way into New York's upper echelon, only to find that the group's charitable donations are notoriously stingy.