It is directed by Mervyn LeRoy and stars Ann Blyth, Howard Keel and Fernando Lamas.

It was MGM's first US produced film in the new widescreen medium (having been preceded by the British-produced Knights of the Round Table), and the first movie musical of any studio to be released in this format.

Rose Marie sails away but Mike apprehends her, believing the wilderness is not an ideal place for a woman.

Mike takes Rose Marie to Maple Rock, and places her under Lady Jane Dunstock's care.

After some time, Mike falls in love with Rose Marie, but struggles to write back a letter.

Late in the night, Rose Marie runs into the woods and finds James, and they begin to fall in love.

The next day, James proposes to the chief he gives him the land in exchange for half of the gold he expects to mine, but Black Eagle refuses.

Shortly after, James forcibly takes Rose Marie to an indigenous totem summer ceremony.

However, Mike understands Rose Marie is not meant for town life and sends her off to be with James.

Only three numbers are retained from the original musical: "Rose Marie", "Indian Love Call", and "The Mounties".