Released:
1921-05-27

Overview:
The everyday lives of a poverty-stricken railway trackman, his wife and daughter in a remote, isolated house in a winter landscape. One day, they receive a telegram announcing the arrival of the section inspector, who is to live with the family. After his arrival, a downward spiral begins.

Director:
Lupu Pick

Runtime:
1h 6min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Werner Krauss
  as
  Bahnwärter
• 
  Edith Posca
  as
  Tochter des Bahnwärters
• 
  Hermine Straßmann-Witt
  as
  Frau des Bahnwärters
• 
  Paul Otto
  as
  Bahninspektor
• 
  Lupu Pick
  as
  Reisender (uncredited)