A young bullocky in colonial Australia, James is betrothed to Jane but falls for Biddy after meeting her in Sydney. He feels bound by his promise to Jane, and later raises Biddy's surviving baby as his own. The child grows up alongside James and Jane's son, Tom.
Franklyn Bennett has 5 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Signature works include Heritage, On the Twelfth Day..., We Dive at Dawn. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
