The multi-millionaire Eduard SchlĂĽter takes part under the name Schulze in a raffle of his own SchlĂĽter works and wins a stay at the Grand Hotel. Disguised as a poor swallower, he would like to study the reactions of the hotel staff and guests. As an assistant, he takes his reliable servant Johann with him. Once there, he makes friends and also has cause for annoyance when his daughter and the housekeeper arrive.