Don Michele, boss of a smuggling ring and partner of Maria’s father known as the little Madonna, tries to rape the girl when he discovers that her father has stolen a large sum of money to use as her dowry. The girl saves her father from suicide and proves him innocent of the murder of Don Michele.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Edmea LariMaria, detta "Madunnella" | Maria, detta "Madunnella" |
 Aldo Bufi LandiMario | Mario |
| RRino GenoveseIl contrabbandiere | Il contrabbandiere |
 Ugo D'AlessioMichele, padre di Maria | Michele, padre di Maria |
 Vittoria CrispoNot listed | Not listed |
| GGiovanni BerardiNot listed | Not listed |
| AAlberto AmatoNot listed | Not listed |