Minarsih (Fatimah) is rescued from four thugs by the painter Basuki (Basoeki Resobowo). They fall in love and begin planning their life together. However, a rich man interested in taking Minarsih to be his wife sends a gang to kidnap her. Basuki is unable to repel them. The Laughing Mask (Oedjang) comes to the rescue. (Soerabaijasch Handelsblad 1940).
This film reveals the darker side of human nature, when lust for wealth cause others to suffer. The story is tangled with a tragic yet beautiful romance. The film’s message is clear when the rich are finally punished by God.
Mitra and Neng Mardinah are in love with each other. This makes Mardjohan jealous. So he spreads viscious rumors that Mitra is the son of a criminal. Mitra leaves town out of frustration. One day, Mardjohan has an accident, and is saved by Mitra. At home, Mardjohan's mother recognizes Mitra as her long lost son. Mitra is Mardjohan's brother.
Kustini, the daughter of Retnaningsih and Winata, has a lover named Sujono. But Sujono betrays her. The girl is slandered and Winanta punishes her. Following his own conscience, Sujono arrives at Mega Mendung, and reunites with Kustini.
The film followed a doctor who falls in love with his maid, as well as her failed romance with a fellow villager.
Soedrajat abuses his high social status in order to womanise and becomes his rich uncle's heir despite the latter having a son, the kindly and noble Soelarsa. The uncle is disappointed with Soelarsa and considers Soedrajat the better man. Being considered high class, he is unwilling to associate with people of the lower classes. Ultimately Soedrajat falls for a beautiful young woman, Koestijah. Meanwhile, Soelarsa saves Koestijah's life while driving a truck through her village; the two fall in love at first sight. By manipulating Koestijah's father, Soedrajat arranges for her to marry him.
The film depicts the lives of two families. There is Basuki who always puts other’s interests first, while his wife, Suryati who only thinks about herself. There is also Umar with his immoral behavior, who sells his daughter Djuliah to Asnan, a loan shark, when he is in debt. This tragedy makes Ruhiyat, Djuliah’s boyfriend, heartbroken.
