[3] In a remote mining camp in California, a group of miners seeks their fortune during the Gold Rush.

Mary's life takes a turn when a notorious bandit and outlaw named Dick Johnson arrives in town under the alias "Ramirez."

Sheriff Jack Rance, who is infatuated with Mary, becomes suspicious of the newcomer and starts investigating Ramirez's background.

The boys throw a farewell party for Mary and Jack, who leave for Monterey to be married there by the padre.

Dissolve to Dick and Mary in a covered wagon, singing “Señorita” and ending with a kiss.