Shirley dates a doctor estranged from his wife. While watching his son at Cowboy Bill's, Laverne meets her. She's almost Shirley's twin. Shirley meets her later and now sees herself as a substitute. Which lady's heart will break in the end?

Lenny and Squiggy attend a silent movie show. They like how the boy gets the girl. Failing to do so at Frank's restaurant, they discuss how the "leading man" could be used to their advantage. Shown in "silent films" starring them.