GeorgeBryanBrummel,aBritishmilitaryofficer,lovesLadyMargery,thebetrothedofLordAlvanley.DespiteherowndesperateloveforBrummel,shesubmitstofamilypressureandmarriesLordAlvanley.Brummel,broken-hearted,embarksuponalifeofrevelry.HebefriendsthePrinceofWalesandleavesthearmy,becomingsubsequentlythebest-knownrakeanddecideroffashion...
