Victor/Victoria (1982)

In 1934 Paris, a destitute female soprano named Victoria is discovered by Carole, a homosexual cabaret performer. To help Victoria succeed, Carole proposes that she disguise herself as a man and become a female impersonator. Victoria agrees and adopts the persona of Count Victor Grazinski, which leads to a rise in fame and success. However, complications arise when a Chicago gangster becomes infatuated with Victor/Victoria, and a romance develops between Victoria and a wealthy Englishman named King Marchan, who is unaware of Victor's true identity.