The celebrated operetta prima donna Elsa Bruun is famous nationwide for her amazing smile. One day she is approached by a shabby man who pushes a script on her. Without wanting to, Elsa becomes deeply involved in the story, which becomes her path to a renewed understanding of life, which must be lived out even if it may cost her trademark: the golden smile.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Bodil IpsenElsa Bruun | Elsa Bruun |
| HHelen von MünchofenSherida | Sherida |
 John PriceForfatter | Forfatter |
 Carl AlstrupBrandmesteren | Brandmesteren |
 Carlo WiethPeter Clark | Peter Clark |
 Aage FossPortner | Portner |
| AAage SchmidtTeaterdirektør | Teaterdirektør |
 Victor MontellInstruktør | Instruktør |
 Petrine SonneFru Sander | Fru Sander |
 Sam BesekowForfatter | Forfatter |
 Peter S. AndersenNot listed | Not listed |
 Aage Winther-JørgensenNot listed | Not listed |
 Ellen Carstensen-ReenbergNot listed | Not listed |
| AAage GardeNot listed | Not listed |
| BBell PoulsenNot listed | Not listed |
| RRuth BerlauMarie, the housemaid (uncredited) | Marie, the housemaid (uncredited) |