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Overview
After the revelation that Georg has seduced her, Maria is driven away by her father. Georg, fearing the wrath of Maria's father, has swiftly abandoned the girl and left for the mining town of Sankt Anton, where he expects to hide easily amongst the large population of colliers. Maria must care for herself, and ends up in Sankt Anton, where she attempts to rebuild her life. There, she gets to know Thomas, and soon the young people are engaged. When Georg and Maria meet again, drama ensues. The film originally ran 97 minutes.
Top Cast


Liane Haid
Liane Haid
Marie
Liane Haid
Marie


Hermann Vallentin
Hermann Vallentin
Marie's Father
Hermann Vallentin
Marie's Father


Eugen Klöpfer
Eugen Klöpfer
Thomas
Eugen Klöpfer
Thomas
Leonhard Haskel
Leonhard Haskel
Thomas's Father
Leonhard Haskel
Thomas's Father
Adele Reuter-Eichberg
Adele Reuter-Eichberg
Thomas's Mother
Adele Reuter-Eichberg
Thomas's Mother
Walter Brügmann
Walter Brügmann
George
Walter Brügmann
George


Carl de Vogt
Carl de Vogt
George's Friend
Carl de Vogt
George's Friend


Fritz Kampers
Fritz Kampers
(uncredited)
Fritz Kampers
(uncredited)
Charles Lincoln
Charles Lincoln
(uncredited)
Charles Lincoln
(uncredited)
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