Should a Girl Propose?

Set against the backdrop of a rapidly modernizing 1920s Sydney, Should a Girl Propose? is a social comedy of manners that dares to poke at the rigid framework of Edwardian romantic etiquette. The story follows a group of young socialites navigating the treacherous waters of courtship, where the central conflict hinges on the radical idea of female agency in marriage proposals. Unlike the high-octane dramas of its era, this film focuses on the quiet, often awkward friction between traditional expectations and the burgeoning independence of the 'New Woman.' The narrative is less about the eventual union and more about the internal and social revolution required to get there, framing the titular question not just as a romantic dilemma, but as a political statement on gender roles in a post-war society.