The simple and good-natured coachman Henschel has a sick wife and a deceitful maid who looks after the household. The wife makes him promise never to marry the maid. But after his wife's death, Henschel succumbs to the temptation of the maid.
Wilhelm Henschel
Hanne Schäl
Georg
Mrs. Wermelskirch
Mr. Siebenhaar
Mrs. Henschel
Dr. Listig
Guest
Berthel
Franziska
Hauffe