Der Herr des Todes

剧情简介

Col. Von Hoff holds a reception, at which Captain Bassenheim is present. Bassenheim makes a slurring remark against Mrs. Von Hoff, which is overheard by the Colonel and his son, Peter, a young lieutenant ant. Bassenheim is called to account and offers an explanation which satisfies the Colonel, but which Peter does not believe. The Captain is insulted when Peter refuses to shake hands. Later, at the Officers' Riding School, Bassenheim again incurs Peter's dislike by lashing his horse each time he passes. Unable to control himself, Peter runs Bassenheim down with his horse. He is dismissed from the army. Colonel Von Hoff feels his son has disgraced him and resigns from the army. Peter is cast off by his parent. Peter determines to go to America. On the massive ocean liner he stokes to pay his passage. Arriving in America without funds, and unsuccessful in finding employment, he becomes despondent.