Aging actor Hieronymus agrees to coach amateur Hans in his craft, but Hans doesn't live up to the demands of theater pros although he is supported by actress Ina who then helps him to break into the movies - but not as he expected.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Georg ThomallaHans Hochberg | Hans Hochberg |
 Angelika HauffIna Cornelius | Ina Cornelius |
 Gardy GranassLiesel Killian | Liesel Killian |
 Karl SchönböckAlexander van Straaten | Alexander van Straaten |
 Erika von ThellmannTante Agathe | Tante Agathe |
 Loni HeuserAline | Aline |
 Kurt VespermannVater Killian | Vater Killian |
 Axel ScholtzNot listed | Not listed |