In 1890, Gus Sascher joins the Austrian Army and romances the impoverished girl Elsa Hofner. Elsa instead marries the wealthier officer Franz von Renner, in an attempt at social climbing.
Elsa Hofner
Otto Stirner
Herr Hofner, Elsa's Father
Franz von Renner
Gretl Kruger
Gus Sascher
Barbara, Elsa's Granddaughter
Baron von Renner, Franz' Father
Mary, a Singer on the Stage
Bill Jones, a Stage Performer