Part one of an ambitious screen adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's book Jerusalem.

A man buys a pair of galoshes at an auction and discovers they are magic, and can take the wearer wherever he wishes. He travels with a friend on an adventurous trip around the world.

Paul is a student does not devote to much time for studies. He enjoys the pleasures of life. Babette is a girl who dreams about a life in luxury. Paul falls in love with Babette.

Anderssonskans Kalle is the horror of the neighborhood due to his mischief.

Brand is an alcoholic bricklayer who is forced to scabbing during bad times.

Harald steals money in order to pay a personal guarantee. The crime is discovered and he is sentenced to imprisonment. After the penalty is served he travels to America to begin a new life.

Tant is the ruthless ruler of the house and its lodgers.

The wealthy Mr. W has two sons, but when one of them marries against his father's will he is disowned. On his deathbed, Mr. W has regrets and wants to reconcile with his estranged son. When the other son learn this, he plans to get rid of his brother.

Siblings Sven and Betty live a quiet farmer's life in Sweden, but fate has them both ending up in America, where the New World might prove to be less wonderful than the rumors say.