A young lady named Hilda who works as a servant for the wealthy Clarksons, sheep farmers, and dreams of being a great singer. An upcoming visit by Sir Julian, a famous composer arriving from London, drives jealous Mrs. Clarkson (an interfering biddy who fancies she can sing - but can't) to send away Hilda, so he doesn't hear Hilda has a good voice. Meanwhile, an infamous outlaw named Stingaree has just arrived in town and kidnaps Sir Julian, then poses as him at the Clarksons, where he meets Hilda a few hours before she is to leave.
Acting
Irene Dunne's voice outshines the nonsense plot.
Costume
Stingaree's highwayman leathers are pure pulp fantasy.
Writing
Pre-Code sneaks in surprisingly saucy dialogue.
Director
William A. Wellman
Irene Dunne
Hilda Bouverie
Richard Dix
Stingaree
Mary Boland
Mrs. Clarkson
Conway Tearle
Sir Julian Kent
Andy Devine
Howie
Una O'Connor
Annie
Henry Stephenson
Mr. Hugh Clarkson
George Barraud
Inspector Radford
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Victor
Reginald Owen
The Governor-General
Billy Bevan
Mac
Robert Greig
The Innkeeper
Luis Alberni
Italian Celebrant (uncredited)
Lionel Belmore
Governor's Second Aide (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director William A. Wellman made this between 'Wild Boys of the Road' and 'The Call of the Wild'—a chaotic 1934 indeed.
Based on an Australian pulp series; Hollywood's 'Australia' is clearly a soundstage with kangaroos implied.
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