A headstrong young woman comes of age in the Austalian outback during the early 20th century. There is hardly any plot to drive the narrative, causing the film to drag despite the relatively short running time. Not only does the plot meander somewhat, but also the motivations of the central character are unclear. She is supposed to be an ambitious feminist, but she comes across as a confused woman who's only goal is to stay unmarried. Davis is good in her first starring role, although it's hard to buy her as the ugly duckling that the film portrays her as. Neill is young and handsome but rather bland as her suitor.
Review of My Brilliant Career
