In 'The Merry Jail,' a man is falsely accused of a crime and ends up in jail. While there, he causes havoc and chaos with his mischievous behavior. Despite the chaotic situation, he finds a way to turn things around and bring joy to everyone in the jail.

A stonemason who killed his landlord faces hardship trying to reintegrate into society after being released from prison.

The English landowner Wolton has gone on a fishing trip in the Spreewald with his daughter May. They meet fellow Englishman Bruce, who falls head over heels in love with the beautiful May and plans to make her his wife before their holiday is over. However, there is just one problem: May has only eyes for the young boatman Max. Bruce finds an ally in Max’s girlfriend, Grete, and together they do everything in their power to stop the budding love affair. A war of love with a fatal outcome. (Stumfilm.dk)

a silent movie by Robert Wiene