Willi Kasder is a lieutenant in the Austrian Imperial Royal Guard. He lives fast and free with many a woman, often beyond his financial means. Taking one's own life is seen as being the honorable thing to do for an officer and a gentleman if he cannot pay off his debts promptly, but Willi feels free to amass these debts as he knows his wealthy uncle, General von Hertz, will bail him out. For financial security, the General wants Willi to marry wealthy Emily Kessner--it would only be a marriage of financial convenience for Willi. Then Willi meets and falls in love with innocent music teacher Laura Taub, who is initially scared of him and his forthright pursuit of her, but she eventually falls in love with him. A move by Willi may threaten their burgeoning relationship, and a return by Laura with a new perspective on life, might unwittingly threaten Willi's entire life.
—Huggo