Gentleman thief Harry Adams has killed his wife’s lover and intends to turn himself in to the police. Before doing so, however, he places his young daughter with a wealthy, childless couple to protect her from her scheming mother. Even after his release from prison, the mother continues her search for the child. Harry will do everything he can to keep her from finding her.

Image source: DFF – Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum

“This gripping crime melodrama is distinguished by expressionist lighting, sophisticated transitions, and fluid camerawork.” (Stummfilmtage Bonn). Despite these qualities, the film relies on stereotypical portrayals of women, which will be explored in an introductory talk.