On a mad scavenger hunt, socialite Irene Bullock stumbles upon grizzled street person Godfrey underneath an East River Bridge. Claiming him as a scavenger item, Irene wins the contest. Delighted and impressed with him, the daffy heiress makes him the new family butler.
As Irene succumbs to his romantic charms, Godfrey wins over the entire family all except Irenes jealous sister Cordelia. Soon it is discovered that his real indentity is that of an Austrian diplomat illegally in the country.
Godfreys attempts to conceal his identity, save the Bullock fortune and thwart Cordelias plotting, all the while enjoying Irenes romantic overtures, make for a glorious romp..