Arthur Schnitzler's key piece describes the liaisons of his artist colleagues from the Cafe Central, Vienna. Behind the character "Treuenhof" is Peter Alterberg recognized, "Winkler" = Arthur Schnitzler, "Flatterer" = Frida Uhl, "Rapp" = Stefan Großmann, "Willi" = Hans Lang, "Van Zack" = Adolf Loos, and "Lisa" = Lina Loos.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Klaus Maria BrandauerWilli Langer | Willi Langer |
 Hans HoltHofrat Rudolf Winkler | Hofrat Rudolf Winkler |
 Vilma DegischerFranziska Langer | Franziska Langer |
| KKurt SowinetzRapp | Rapp |
 Marianne NentwichBerta | Berta |
| KKurt HeintelVan Zack | Van Zack |
 Ernst WaldbrunnNachtigall | Nachtigall |
| TToni HitzFrau Flatterer | Frau Flatterer |
 Eva KerblerLisa Van Zack | Lisa Van Zack |