Stanley Ipkiss, a nerdy bank clerk, discovers an ancient mask with supernatural powers. He falls in love with Tina Carlisle, who is casing out the bank for a hoodlum, Dorian Tyrel. He ruins Tyrel's plans by robbing the bank himself and winning over Tina with his amazing dancing. Kellaway believes Ipkiss is The Mask and arrests him, but he escapes with the help of his dog, Milo. Tyrel captures him and the mask, but Stanley recovers it, rescues Tina and disposes of Tyrel.