An impression of the state of the world in 1929, contrasting similarities and differences in religion, customs, art and entertainment from all over the world. The film is constructed like a symphony.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ivan Koval-SamborskiyDer Matrose | Der Matrose |
 Renée StobrawaDie Frau | Die Frau |
| GGrace ChiangDie Japanerin | Die Japanerin |
| OO. IdrisTempeltänzer | Tempeltänzer |
| HHeinrich MutzenbecherLeiter der Filmexpedition, himself | Leiter der Filmexpedition, himself |
| IIvor Montaguhimself | himself |
 George Bernard Shawhimself | himself |