Mrs. Shley, who is nearly 50 years old, is a Broadway out-of-date actress, and as the only sponsor of her performance, her husband, Mr. Shley, who is twenty years older, has given her all her identity and status. On the way to Rome for a holiday together, Mr. Shley died of a heart attack, leaving Mrs. Shley alone in Rome. She rented a luxurious room there and watched the beautiful scenery out of the window all day long. At this time, a countess introduced her to a young male prostitute Warren Beatty. Lady Sly wanted to use money to buy the love of Warren Beatty, but she was frustrated both physically and mentally.