A stonemason who killed his landlord faces hardship trying to reintegrate into society after being released from prison.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Paul BildtJakob Biegler | Jakob Biegler |
 Emil JanningsGöttlingk | Göttlingk |
 Emil RameauZarncke | Zarncke |
 Max GülstorffStruve | Struve |
 Dagny ServaesLore Eichhorn | Lore Eichhorn |
 Paul BiensfeldtGroundskeeper Eichhorn | Groundskeeper Eichhorn |
| AAlfred BreiderhoffNot listed | Not listed |
| AAgda NilssonNot listed | Not listed |
 Mechthildis TheinNot listed | Not listed |