Retail Dreams in High Society

In the movie "Manhandled," the ambitious department store sales clerk named Gloria is determined to climb the social ladder and become part of New York high society. She believes that her ticket to success lies in a luxurious dress called "The Nocturne," which is the talk of the town.

Gloria uses her wit and charm to manipulate her way into an exclusive party where she meets millionaire and playboy Gilmore Van Loan. Unaware of her true social status, Gilmore becomes infatuated with Gloria and offers her a job as his personal secretary.

With this new opportunity, Gloria believes her dreams are finally coming true. As she starts working for Gilmore, she becomes entangled in a web of lies and deception. She struggles to maintain her facade of being part of high society, all while maneuvering through the challenges of working as a personal secretary.

As her relationship with Gilmore deepens, Gloria's conscience begins to prick. She starts to question her actions and the price she is paying for her ambition. Meanwhile, she also becomes entangled in a love triangle as she develops feelings for a humble artist named Fred.

As the plot unfolds, Gloria's web of lies becomes increasingly difficult to sustain. Her secret life as a sales clerk and her true social status start to unravel, leading to comedic and dramatic misadventures. Ultimately, Gloria must confront the consequences of her actions and decide if her ambition is worth sacrificing her integrity and true happiness.

"Manhandled" explores themes of social climbing, personal identity, and the pursuit of dreams, all while providing comedic moments throughout the story.