Queen of the Stardust Ballroom

Following the unexpected death of her husband, middle-aged widow Bea Asher (Maureen Stapleton) struggles with her new and uncertain position in life. Realizing she needs to experience some excitement to shake her anxieties, Bea's friends encourage her to attend a dance at the Stardust Ballroom. There Bea comes across the charismatic Alvin Green (Charles Durning), a mail carrier, who gives her the courage to pick up the pieces of her life and enjoy her time on Earth.