The experiences of the American ambassador to Germany, James Gerard, are recounted in this semi-documentary.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Halbert BrownAmbassador James W. Gerard | Ambassador James W. Gerard |
| WWillard DashiellSir Edward Goschen | Sir Edward Goschen |
 Louis DeanKaiser Wilhelm II | Kaiser Wilhelm II |
 Earl SchenckCrown Prince of Germany | Crown Prince of Germany |
| GGeorge RidellField Marshal von Hindenburg | Field Marshal von Hindenburg |
| FFrank StonePrince Henry of Prussia | Prince Henry of Prussia |
 Karl DaneChancellor von Bethmana-Hollweg | Chancellor von Bethmana-Hollweg |
| FFred HearnForeign Minister von Jagow | Foreign Minister von Jagow |
| PPercy StandingUndersecretary Zimmerman | Undersecretary Zimmerman |
| WWilliam BittnerGrand Adm. von Tirpitz | Grand Adm. von Tirpitz |
| AArthur C. DuvelField Marshal von Falkenhayn | Field Marshal von Falkenhayn |
| AAnne DearingAimee Delaporte | Aimee Delaporte |
| AA.B. ConkwrightSocialist | Socialist |
 William NighSocialist | Socialist |