It was Jerry Lewis' reply to the traditional Cinderella story. Bad Fella is abandoned subject to the step mother and her two no good sons, Maximilian and Rupert, when his father dies. Since he faded off because of his dreadful stepfamily, Rupert and Maximilian attempt to come across. Meanwhile, hoping to reestablish her bundles, the step-mother plans a fancy ball in honour of the visiting Princess Charmein whom she expects will wed Rupert. Eventually, the Fairy Godfather of Fella shows up to convince him he has a go at winning the Princess himself.