After a whirlwind romance, bold comedian Henry McHenry announces his engagement to renowned opera singer Ann Desfranoux. Their daughter, Annette, is born shortly after, portrayed by a wooden puppet. As Ann’s career thrives, Henry struggles to care for Annette, leading to tension in their marriage.
Ann starts having disturbing dreams about Henry’s violent behavior, while his career takes a nosedive. Resentment festers as Ann’s success overshadows Henry’s failures. In a last-ditch effort to reconcile, they embark on a private cruise, but tragedy strikes when Ann goes overboard on a stormy night.
Henry and Annette wash ashore and are stranded on an island. Ann’s ghost appears, transferring her voice to Annette as a form of revenge. Despite being cleared of legal charges, Henry struggles financially without Ann’s income. He capitalizes on Annette’s singing talent, forming a musical act with Ann’s former accompanist.
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As they tour, Annette becomes a sensation, but Henry’s demons continue to haunt him. He spirals further into alcoholism, haunted by memories of Ann. Discovering a dark secret about Annette’s parentage drives Henry to a violent act, ultimately leading to his downfall.
Henry’s final performance at the “Hyperbowl” halftime show is marred by Annette’s revelation of his crimes. Convicted, Henry is sentenced to prison. Years later, Annette confronts her father, rejecting his attempts at reconciliation and holding both him and her mother accountable for their actions.
Annette, now portrayed by a living girl, symbolizes the end of Henry’s struggles. The puppet representation of Annette lies lifeless, depicting the conclusion of a tragic tale of love, loss, and consequences.