Eduard Wenck

Maria, a daughter of a ferryman takes over the job after her father's death, and one night gives a ride to a wounded man. Later, when Death comes to claim his life, she tries to save him as they cross the swamp together. (imdb)

In a district of a small, German principality, things are going haywire. And this, even though Baron von Wehrhahn, who is loyal to the prince, does everything possible to make "his Highness" popular. The only problem is, he's always using his zeal on the wrong crowd. He always seems to see free-thinkers or revolutionaries in the harmless of citizens; but the really bad ones get to go on their way unmolested!