One day the landlord Smirnov demands the widow Popova to pay an old debt which her husband left. She has no money at home and begs Smirnov to wait. The polite conversation turns quickly into an argument. Popova fetches the pistols. Smirnov realizes now that he’s in love with Popova. He confesses his love.

Cast

Hans Peter Hallwachs

Smirnoff

Elisabeth Rath

Popova

Hans Machin

The Old Luka