In Franz Joseph I's Vienna, Captain Eichfeld publishes a witty satire on imperial Austrian army abuses, using the pseudonym "Spectator." It's popular, but Eichfeld dares not reveal his identity, as he wants the hand of conservative General von Trattenbach's daughter. His race rival blackmails both lovers.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rudolf PrackHauptmann Gustl Eichfeld | Hauptmann Gustl Eichfeld |
 Winnie MarkusValerie von Trattenbach | Valerie von Trattenbach |
 Walter MüllerFranz Radler | Franz Radler |
 Gunther PhilippHauptmann Török | Hauptmann Török |
 Hans MoserRadler | Radler |
 Hannelore BollmannSteffi | Steffi |
 Josef MeinradPfeifendeckel Wondrasch | Pfeifendeckel Wondrasch |
 Oskar SimaFeldwebel | Feldwebel |
 Susi NicolettiGräfin Trangini | Gräfin Trangini |
 Erik Freyvon Jurinic | von Jurinic |
 Harry Hardtvon Trattenbach | von Trattenbach |
 Ilse PeternellTherese | Therese |
| BBenno SmyttEmperor Franz Joseph I. | Emperor Franz Joseph I. |
 Raoul RetzerSoldier | Soldier |