The English landowner Wolton has gone on a fishing trip in the Spreewald with his daughter May. They meet fellow Englishman Bruce, who falls head over heels in love with the beautiful May and plans to make her his wife before their holiday is over. However, there is just one problem: May has only eyes for the young boatman Max. Bruce finds an ally in Max’s girlfriend, Grete, and together they do everything in their power to stop the budding love affair. A war of love with a fatal outcome.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Asta NielsenMiss May Wolton | Miss May Wolton |
 Hans MierendorffSir Arthur Wolton | Sir Arthur Wolton |
 Louis RalphHerbert Bruce | Herbert Bruce |
 Carl ClewingMax | Max |
| EEugenie WernerMiss Hobbs | Miss Hobbs |
| FFrau KarstenGrete | Grete |
| HHanns KrälyNot listed | Not listed |
| AAgda NilssonNot listed | Not listed |