Prince Bartinsky is a handsome but self-indulgent prince introduced to the Khromova family by Zhurov. He falls in love with Nata, but severe debts lead him to seek marriage with Musya for her dowry. Mrs. Khromova doubts that he will change his ways.
Viktor Krasovsky is the young man whose interest in Gizella's beauty raises her hopes before he loses interest in favor of another woman. His rejection becomes the emotional crisis that drives Gizella to ask her father to take her away from their town.
Telepnev is a wealthy gentleman among the men who seek Paula's attention. Volyntsev attempts to offer Paula to him, and he later plays cards against Zaritskii, who loses a large sum and plots to steal back the cheque he gave Telepnev. During the attempted burglary, Telepnev shoots Zaritskii without recognizing him in the dark.
Vitold Polonsky has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Signature works include Song of Triumphant Love, The Gentry's Ball, Follow Me. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
