Drama set in Milan in 1858. Dr. Antonio Ansperti from Como, implicated in the clandestine activities of the Young Italy revolutionary movement, is arrested by the Austrian authorities. After a trial he is sentenced to death and executed, in spite of efforts by his countryman Count Lamberti to intervene on his behalf with the Governor of Milan.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Clara CalamaiGiuditta Ansperti | Giuditta Ansperti |
 Nyta DoverMrs. Dollman | Mrs. Dollman |
| HHarry FeistVarzis, officer | Varzis, officer |
 Fulvia FrancoMrs. Pochini | Mrs. Pochini |
 Olga Vittoria GentilliCountess Lamberti | Countess Lamberti |
 Fosco GiachettiTito Ansperti | Tito Ansperti |
 Enrico GloriBaraffini | Baraffini |
 Tamara LeesAnna | Anna |
 Paul MüllerCesky, il segretario del governatore di Milano | Cesky, il segretario del governatore di Milano |
 Amedeo NazzariVitaliano Lamberti | Vitaliano Lamberti |
| FFilippo ScelzoGeneral Rienz | General Rienz |