Carlo Rutelli falls in love with the beautiful variety singer Yvonne la Nuit, but his father opposes the wedding. World War I breaks out and Carlo is killed while Yvonne has a son, but on orders from Carlo's father, she is told he is dead. Her career descends and only Nino, an art partner, remains close to her and helps her earn her living by singing in taverns.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 TotòNino | Nino |
 Olga VilliYvonne la Nuit | Yvonne la Nuit |
 Frank LatimoreCarlo Rutelli | Carlo Rutelli |
 Eduardo De FilippoRubini | Rubini |
 Gino CerviBaretti | Baretti |
 Giulio StivalNot listed | Not listed |
 Arnoldo FoàNot listed | Not listed |
| JJohn StrangeTremiti | Tremiti |
 Ave NinchiRudegarda | Rudegarda |
 Paola VeneroniRosetta | Rosetta |
 Mario RivaNot listed | Not listed |
| AAngela ZanonMenica | Menica |
| GGiovanni LovatelliNot listed | Not listed |
| GGaio ViscontiNot listed | Not listed |
 Arturo DominiciNot listed | Not listed |
| FFranco TallaricoNot listed | Not listed |
| DDesiderio NobileNot listed | Not listed |
| CCesare FasuloNot listed | Not listed |