After the death of his Russian mother, nine-year-old orphan Peter lives with Professor Hartmann and his daughter Helga, who cares for him like a mother. Peter is very musical. He especially loves the melancholy songs of the Don Cossack Choir, which remind him of his mother. Because the boy has suffered from a severe heart defect since birth, his doctor, Dr. Stark, has forbidden him any excitement, including music. When one day the Don Cossack Choir's tour bus breaks down near Peter's house with engine trouble, the little boy meets the conductor Serge Jaroff and his famous singers in person.
Directed by Géza von Bolváry
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Cast

Claus Biederstaedt
Rolf Bender

Paul Hörbiger
Professor Hartmann

Sabine Bethmann
Helga, seine Tochter

Stefan Haar
Peter

Willy Fritsch
Chefarzt Dr. Burger

Gunnar Möller
Dr. Heinz Stark

Serge Jaroff
Himself

Alice Treff
Elisabeth

Hans Richter
Karl

Carla Hagen
Anneliese

Elfie Pertramer
Mutter
Else Reval
Emmy Burg

Bruno W. Pantel
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