The story is about Conrad Veidt as military attache in Turkey where he learns to know an English consul (Heinrich George) and his attractive wife who is treated badly. They begin an affair and soon the husband proves to be an obstacle that has to be disposed of.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Conrad VeidtOberst Marquis de Sévigné | Oberst Marquis de Sévigné |
 Heinrich GeorgeLord Edward Falkland | Lord Edward Falkland |
| TTrude von MoloLady Mary Falkland | Lady Mary Falkland |
 Friedrich KaysslerMehmed Pascha | Mehmed Pascha |
 Erich PontoBouchet | Bouchet |
 Frida RichardLady Foult | Lady Foult |
 Gregori ChmaraPrince Cernuwicz | Prince Cernuwicz |