A motherless child has a tumultuous existence, but she eventually becomes a famous international opera singer. Past and present meet when she performs in her original home town.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Victor SjöströmCyril Alm | Cyril Alm |
 Mauritz StillerLieutenant Plein | Lieutenant Plein |
 Georg af KlerckerSeydling | Seydling |
 Selma Wiklund af KlerckerGerda | Gerda |
 Anna NorrieMrs Alm | Mrs Alm |
| AAstrid EngelbrechtAndersson, Sara | Andersson, Sara |
 Victor ArfvidsonBrooms | Brooms |
 Georg FernquistServant at Von Seydling | Servant at Von Seydling |
 Erland CollianderMan at Von Seydling | Man at Von Seydling |
 William LarssonIncipient at theater | Incipient at theater |
 Valdemar DalquistHead waiter | Head waiter |
 Henrik JaenzonCafé guest | Café guest |
| MMartha JosefsonGerda's waitress | Gerda's waitress |
 Olof ÅsMan in theater crowd | Man in theater crowd |