The film follows a prison warden (played by Charles Janssens) who is utterly miserable because his prison is empty. When Max (played by Paul Cammermans) is mistakenly arrested for murder, the warden is thrilled to finally have a "guest." A delightfully absurd situation ensues, with the warden looking after his prisoner like a doting father. In the end, Max is proven innocent and marries the warden’s daughter. Based on the play of the same title by Jos Janssen.
Gendarm
Baert
Max
Mister Lootens
Gust Ysebaert
Commissioner
Anneke
Doka
Schallier
Sofie Verlent
Miss van Arkelen
Braem
Guard
Bril
Prosecutor
Baker Verlent
Sergeant
Director
Floor
Misses Schallier
Dr. Faes
Detective
David
Judicial clerk
Mister de St.Hubert