The Characters

Karl Mahler An Artist

Heinrich His Valet

Mimi His Model

Herman Hofmann A Banker

Olga Hofmann The Banker's Wife

The Devil Calling Himself Dr. Millar

Elsa Berg An Heiress

The scenes are laid in Vienna, Austria, in Karl Mahler's studio, and in the conservatory reception-room at the Hofmanns', and all the events transpire within the space of one day.