Wealthy Mary Townleigh gets lost in the bush and hurts her ankle, but is rescued and stays with the Hayseed family.

[10] The movie was part financed by the theatrical firm JC Williamsons, who loaned many of their regular actors and crew to the film.

[14] Many of the cast, including Kellaway, John Moore and Shirley Dale, were appearing in the play Music in the Air during filming.

[23] The Sun was enthusiastic, describing it as "a fresh note in Australian picture — a blend of musical comedy, country life, farce, and romance.

"[24] Everyone's reported that "from the sole viewpoint of entertainment value, the picture measures up to around average merit, but it is disappointing to see such experienced players as John Moore and Shirley Dale put forward the uninspired and stilted performances they do... Acting honors are easily won by the two players interpreting the burlesque caricature characterisations, Molly Rayner and Tal Ordell.

The Sydney Morning Herald complained that "the antiquated sentiment and the absurdly stilted dialogue of the original come staring all too plainly through...

It is time such films as "The Hayseeds" and "On Our Selection" were dropped, even though the producers and exhibitors may be able to claim, like the old-time vaudeville singer, that "it's getting them the money."

These libels on our up-country folk may not do much damage here, but they are likely to create a disastrous impression of Australians in Britain and the U.S.A."[27] The film proved popular with audiences on release in Australia and New Zealand.