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.
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Louis Baret
Gendarm
Kris Betz
Baert
Mary Brouillard
Paul Cammermans
Max
Joris Collet
Mister Lootens
Staf De Clercq
Gust Ysebaert
Julien De Locht
Commissioner
Ketty Van de Poel
Anneke
Irma De Veirman
Doka
Romain Deconinck
Schallier
Yvonne Delcour
Sofie Verlent
Co Flower
Miss van Arkelen
Renaat Grassin
Braem
Charles Janssens
Guard
Robert Lussac
Bril
