In a poor neighborhood of a big city, a crippled mailman is in love with a maid who lives in his building. However, she is in love with a wealthy and handsome young man, who soon disappears. The mailman provides the maid with letters that get her hopes up... but tragedy will soon befall all three.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Henny PortenThe Maid | The Maid |
 Fritz KortnerThe Postman | The Postman |
 William DieterleThe Lover | The Lover |
| EEugene Dieterle(Uncredited) | (Uncredited) |