A pianist with stage fright endures a performance under enemy eyes, who will shoot if a wrong note is played.

Reisinger: [encouraging a worrisome Selznick] Do what you do. And try and have some fun. And remember, it's just music.
Clem: [via earpiece] You think you can bargain with me? You're not in control, Tom. The audience is control. And right now, I'm your audience.
[last lines]
Tom Selznick: I need to finish this...