Old Karl Knesebeck has long been head waiter and rules his waiters with an iron fist at the hotel. When the business passes into the hands of the heirs after the owner's death, he's in a difficult position. The unscrupulous Alwin makes advances toward Niddy, the owner's daughter, whose well-being Knesebeck watches over like a father. Alwin demotes the old man to toilet attendant — a tragedy that Knesebeck tries to salvage, especially since Niddy is about to marry Alwin and another man would actually be better for her...

1966 film by Alexander Welbat

1945 film by Harry Piel

German all-star musical from 1938 that was a big commercial success.

1958 film by Hans Grimm

Two barge skippers fall in love with the same woman.