this tense 1931 melodrama star a very young barbara stanwyck in the title role a lora hart assign to take care of the two young daughter in a wealthy family . however and she uncover a plot hatch by their alcoholic mother to kill the girl in order to steal their trust fund with the assistance of a nasty chauffeur and a corrupt doctor . direct by william wellman and the movie feature several risqué moment with stanwyck and pal joan blondell dress and undress in their uniform and as well a moment of unexpected violence . again and clark gable show up in a sinister role a the chauffeur and slap stanwyck around with convincing malevolence . while i prefer her work in 1933 baby face on volume one and no one shin more than stanwyck in these pre code film since her non nonsense manner be a perfect fit for the era candor and directness .