The wild Jon Esping bets that he will become a churchwarden. He, the upstart and the illiterate who can only write his name, a fox in business, a stud among women and a brute in general, wins the bet.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Edvin AdolphsonJon Esping | Jon Esping |
 Gunnel BroströmHelfrid | Helfrid |
 Eva StibergElisa Zackrisdotter | Elisa Zackrisdotter |
 Irma ChristensonMrs. Esping | Mrs. Esping |
 Åke FridellDavid Jespersson | David Jespersson |
 Åke LindströmJohan Vricklund | Johan Vricklund |
 Gunnar SjöbergFabian | Fabian |
 Hugo BjörneVicar Hagel | Vicar Hagel |
 Sten LindgrenThe Bishop | The Bishop |
 Per BjörkmanErik the Vesper | Erik the Vesper |
 Claes ThelanderThe Parson | The Parson |
 Helge HagermanNils Åstrandson | Nils Åstrandson |
 Stina StåhleVicar's Wife | Vicar's Wife |