The film was titled Mesmerized during production and upon release in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

An orphaned 18-year-old New Zealand girl marries a much older wealthy businessman.

Strains soon develop between them, at great emotional and physical toll on them and those around them, from family and servants, to business and trade associates and clientele.

The film ends by stating that her story was "based on a real character, crime and trial" and that it was assumed that they had emigrated to America to begin a new life.

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