A man's life breaks down in pursuit of material success.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Erich PontoProfessor Sapis | Professor Sapis |
| HHeinz KlevenowNot listed | Not listed |
 Marianne HoppeIrene Scholz | Irene Scholz |
 Wilhelm BorchertMichael Scholz / Sylvio Sylvestro | Michael Scholz / Sylvio Sylvestro |
 Ernst WaldowNot listed | Not listed |
 Albert FlorathStudienrat 'Pinguin' | Studienrat 'Pinguin' |
 Joseph OffenbachAusrufer | Ausrufer |
 Edith HeerdegenHermine Bruns | Hermine Bruns |
| HHeinz KlingenbergDr. Beringe | Dr. Beringe |
| CCarl VoscherauHeinemann | Heinemann |
| RRenate SchachtMedium | Medium |
| HHorst von OttoNot listed | Not listed |
 Willy A. KleinauNot listed | Not listed |
| OOskar DimrothNot listed | Not listed |
| ÄÄnne BruckNot listed | Not listed |
| AAdalbert KriwatNot listed | Not listed |
| FFriedl RostockNot listed | Not listed |
| GGustl BuschNot listed | Not listed |
| UUlrich ErfurthNot listed | Not listed |