Born Yesterday is the story of Harry Brock, a corrupt tycoon who arrives in Washington, with his showgirl mistress, Billie, in tow. However, when Billie's naïveté threatens to undermine his shady business dealings, he hires a journalist to teach Billie the ropes. Not only are her eyes opened, but she learns more than Harry bargained for in this Pygmalion-esque comic love story.