A sordid tale of poverty and greed set within a quayside milieu of crime and prostitution, the narrative centres on the quest for a sparkling pearl necklace stolen by a beggar under the gaze of a prostitute, who persuades her unemployed friend to steal it back, with tragic consequences. The story unfolds in flashback, without irony or a hint of redemption: life simply goes on.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lissy ArnaNot listed | Not listed |
 Paul RehkopfNot listed | Not listed |
 Fritz GenschowNot listed | Not listed |
| FFriedrich GnaßNot listed | Not listed |
 Sig ArnoDer Hehler / The Receiver | Der Hehler / The Receiver |
 Margarete KupferNot listed | Not listed |