If you liked this movie, you should also see: Napoleon (1927)Zerkalo (1975)The King and I (1956)Funny Girl (1968)A Man for All Seasons (1966)
The heroine, Sybylla (Davis), a headstrong girl growing up in early 20th century Australia, has the opportunity of marriage to a wealthy young man (Harry played by Niel) whom she loves, but rejects it in order to maintain her independence, preferring to take a job as governess/housekeeper to the family of an illiterate neighbor to whom her father owes money.