Nebel und Sonne (1916)

Abraham Löwenberg, Ruth Löwenberg’s father, is accused of murder and found guilty. His daughter then takes a job as a governess in the big city. There, she also makes a career as a singer. Count Marlitz falls in love with her and marries her. She gives birth to a son. When her father is released from prison, her husband makes her choose between him and her father. She chooses her father and leaves her son with her husband. Years later, Marlitz has remarried, and the son falls ill. His stepmother decides that he must undergo surgery. Ruth, who has meanwhile been hired as her son’s governess without being recognized, reveals her identity and prevents the operation. The Countess then divorces the Count, and Ruth nurses her son back to health. The Count and Ruth are now united forever.