Tomb stars Conrad Veidt as a wealthy Indian maharajah who hires European architect Olaf Fønss to build a tomb for his bride. Not wanting to miss a chance to advance his career, Fønss leaves his fiancée (Mia May) behind, only to discover the intended subject of his memorial very much alive, having abandoned Veidt for a handsome Englishman.
Hilde Warren, a famous actress, is impregnated by a convicted murderer and becomes plagued by visions of an extremely gaunt and sepulchral Death. Upon discovering her child is the image of its criminal father, Hilde must decide whether to allow it to live or to kill it and risk the embrace of Death himself.
After the death of his brother Georg, John Vanderheit expects to inherit his fortune. Unfortunately, just before he died Georg made a will in which he bequeathed his entire estate to his wife, Irmgard. Unwilling to yield to John, Irmgard takes flight and undertakes a hazardous journey into the mountains. Here, she meets a kindly hermit who offers her shelter. John is not far be...
Howard is infected with leprosy, Mac Allen was captured by the Maharadsha, and now the Maharadsha offers Irene a deal: one night for letting healing Howard. She accepts, but when she tries to commit suicide, he lets her go. Mac Allen is being eaten by the tigers, and finally the Maharani dies.