Thymian Henning, an innocent young girl, is raped by the clerk of her father's pharmacy. She becomes pregnant, is rejected by her family, and must fend for herself in a harsh, cruel world.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Louise BrooksThymian Henning | Thymian Henning |
 André RoanneCount Nicolas Osdorff | Count Nicolas Osdorff |
 Josef RovenskýKarl Friedrich Henning | Karl Friedrich Henning |
 Fritz RaspMeinert | Meinert |
 Vera PawlowaAunt Frida | Aunt Frida |
 Franziska KinzMeta Koch Henning | Meta Koch Henning |
 Arnold KorffElder Count Osdorff | Elder Count Osdorff |
 Andrews EngelmannThe Reformatory's Dean | The Reformatory's Dean |
| VValeska GertThe Reformatory Dean's Wife | The Reformatory Dean's Wife |
 Edith MeinhardErika | Erika |
 Sybille SchmitzElisabeth | Elisabeth |
 Sig ArnoBrothel Visitor | Brothel Visitor |
 Kurt GerronDr. Vitalis | Dr. Vitalis |
| HHedwig SchlichterNot listed | Not listed |
| HHans CaspariusNot listed | Not listed |
 Jaro FürthNotary | Notary |
 Emmy WydaNot listed | Not listed |
 Marfa KassatskayaNot listed | Not listed |