In 1890, Gus Sascher joins the Austrian Army and romances the impoverished girl Elsa Hofner. Her father, meanwhile, in an attempt at social climbing, pushes her towards wealthy officer, Franz von Renner.

Vivienne Segal
as Elsa Hofner

Alexander Gray
as Otto Stirner

Jean Hersholt
as Herr Hofner, Elsa's Father

Walter Pidgeon
as Franz von Renner

Louise Fazenda
as Gretl Kruger

Bert Roach
as Gus Sascher

Alice Day
as Barbara, Elsa's Granddaughter

Philipp Lothar Mayring
as Baron von Renner, Franz' Father

June Purcell
as Mary, a Singer on the Stage

Milt Douglas
as Bill Jones, a Stage Performer