A young girl is seduced and raped by an older middle class man in Victorian England. After moving on with her path, she gets married. All is well until her husband discovers her past. Leading her on a life of wandering, murder, and execution.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Blanche SweetTeresa "Tess" Durbeyfield | Teresa "Tess" Durbeyfield |
 Conrad NagelAngel Clare | Angel Clare |
 Stuart HolmesAlexander "Alec" D'Urberville | Alexander "Alec" D'Urberville |
 George FawcettJohn Durbeyfield | John Durbeyfield |
| VVictory BatemanJoan Durbeyfield | Joan Durbeyfield |
 Courtenay FooteRichard Crick | Richard Crick |
 Joseph J. DowlingThe Parson | The Parson |