Romantic adventure set during the 1900 gold rush starring Marlene Dietrich, John Wayne and Randolph Scott. Miner Roy Glennister (Wayne) and his partner Al Dextry (Harry Carey) are prospectors who have travelled to Alaska to stake their claim. However, their plans are continually scuppered by crooked gold commissioner Alexander McNamara (Scott). Things are further complicated when saloon girl Cherry Malotte (Dietrich) becomes embroiled in the conflict between Glennister and McNamara.