The story revolves around Vera, a renowned singer constantly evading her possessive Russian husband, Count Ogolenski, who uses cunning tactics to eliminate her potential suitors and refuses to grant her freedom. Seeking refuge and romance, she becomes involved with the wealthy Dschahid Bey, leading to a tense confrontation amid elements of espionage, with settings including Egypt and the Nile. The narrative blends absurd intrigue, thriller aspects, and romantic tension, reflecting Perutz's style of fantastical and mysterious tales.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jarmila NovotnáVera Starschenska, Sängerin | Vera Starschenska, Sängerin |
 Iván PetrovichGregor Ogolenski | Gregor Ogolenski |
 Rudolf Klein-RoggeDschahid-Bey, Tabakgroßhändler | Dschahid-Bey, Tabakgroßhändler |
 Siegfried SchürenbergHerr von Tremoliere | Herr von Tremoliere |
 Rudolf CarlAndruschna, Diener bei Ogolenski | Andruschna, Diener bei Ogolenski |
 Franz SchafheitlinR12 | R12 |
 Gerda MaurusSonja Lubinskaja, called 'B27' | Sonja Lubinskaja, called 'B27' |
 Fritz ImhoffKienhäusl, Veras Impresario | Kienhäusl, Veras Impresario |
 Alexa von PorembskyNina | Nina |
 Herbert HübnerDr. Frederik Hammersvelt | Dr. Frederik Hammersvelt |
 Erich FiedlerStanley Shrimp, Maler | Stanley Shrimp, Maler |
| MMihail XanthoDschahid Beys Sekretär | Dschahid Beys Sekretär |