Young peasant Paul's life is one of poverty and hardship from an early age. His lifelong struggle as he is forced to take on the responsibility of caring for his dysfunctional relatives prevents him from experiencing personal happiness, love, or a life for himself.
Fritz Kortner
Der alte MeyhöferWilliam Dieterle
PaulMary Carr
Frau Meyhöfer alias “Frau Sorge”Max Hansen
Ulrich ErdmannAnton Pointner
Fritz ErdmannnGrete Mosheim
KätheCarl de Vogt
Baron Douglas