The poor but skilled woodcutter Simen is conned by the rich Pikajord. Simen's answer is to reenact his own death through disappearance, and come back as a ghost. But then his attractive wife looks like a widow.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| MMartin GistiSimen Mustrøen | Simen Mustrøen |
| DDidi HoltermannBertille, Simens kone | Bertille, Simens kone |
| SSophus DahlPer Pikajord | Per Pikajord |
| HHaakon HjeldeHelge Hjort, sorenskriver | Helge Hjort, sorenskriver |
| KKolbjørn SkjefstadLars Kaldbækken, klokker | Lars Kaldbækken, klokker |
| AArne SvendsenTheodor, presten | Theodor, presten |
| EEllen AstrupEdith, prestens datter | Edith, prestens datter |
| AArthur BarkingLensmannen | Lensmannen |
| SSæbjørn ButtedahlOla gårdsgutt | Ola gårdsgutt |
| MMarit HauganAnne, en tjenestejente | Anne, en tjenestejente |
| OOscar MagnussenEn gårdsgutt | En gårdsgutt |
| HHelga RydlandNot listed | Not listed |