The story is set in the fairy-tale world of the *One Thousand and One Nights*. Labakan, a journeyman tailor, is dissatisfied with his current life and dreams of one day becoming a prince. Tasked by the Sultan with altering a garment, he keeps it for himself, puts it on, and immediately flees his surroundings.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| HHarry DomelaHarry Domela | Harry Domela |
 Ekkehard ArendtBaron von Korff, sein Freund | Baron von Korff, sein Freund |
 John MylongFritz Stein, sein Freund | Fritz Stein, sein Freund |
 Hans Heinrich von TwardowskiWolf, sein Freund | Wolf, sein Freund |
 Hans MierendorffWolfs Vater | Wolfs Vater |
 Mary KidWolfs Schwester | Wolfs Schwester |
| CCorry BellElizza, ein Flüchtling | Elizza, ein Flüchtling |
 Adolphe EngersFrabrikant Müller | Frabrikant Müller |
| EElse RevalSeine Frau | Seine Frau |
 Alexander MurskiBaron von Raaden | Baron von Raaden |
 Carl AuenLegationsrat Garry | Legationsrat Garry |
 Wilhelm BendowDer Hoteldirektor | Der Hoteldirektor |
 Ferdinand BonnDer Intendant | Der Intendant |
 Hans SternbergDer Bürgermeister | Der Bürgermeister |
 Josefine DoraSeine Frau | Seine Frau |
 Sophie PagayNot listed | Not listed |
 Lotte SpiraNot listed | Not listed |
 Hans LeibeltNot listed | Not listed |