This is one of my favourite films. It has everything - stunning scenery, great songs, and the beautiful pairing of Nelson Eddy and Jeanette Macdonald.
The plot scenario is Jeanette as a spoilt, self-centred prima donna who cares only for her brother but no other man (as shown by her constantly rejecting a very early David Niven!). When this brother (James Stewart) gets into trouble, she leaves her operatic life to go and help him meeting a manly mountie on the way (Nelson Eddy).
Although Jeanette originally is not impressed with Eddy, she starts to thaw to him amongst the Canadian Rockies and the classic Indian Love Call. And who could not fall for Eddy when he sings Rose-Marie whilst canoeing to an Indian reservation? Or when he is the hero of the hour and a gentleman when a very wet Jeanette needs food and a tent for the night? Having seen all of the Eddy/Macdonald films, this rates as one of the best. Eddy's acting talents may not be great but they work in this role perfectly. Jeanette is beautiful with a wonderful sense of humour that shows in her every scene but especially when singing in a rough canteen! Yes - this film is unbelievably corny. Eddy's trousers are terrible and would you really forgive him for arresting your brother? However, it doesn't matter. It is two hours of sheer enjoyment and escapism that has stood, and will continue to stand, the test of time. Watch and enjoy.
The plot scenario is Jeanette as a spoilt, self-centred prima donna who cares only for her brother but no other man (as shown by her constantly rejecting a very early David Niven!). When this brother (James Stewart) gets into trouble, she leaves her operatic life to go and help him meeting a manly mountie on the way (Nelson Eddy).
Although Jeanette originally is not impressed with Eddy, she starts to thaw to him amongst the Canadian Rockies and the classic Indian Love Call. And who could not fall for Eddy when he sings Rose-Marie whilst canoeing to an Indian reservation? Or when he is the hero of the hour and a gentleman when a very wet Jeanette needs food and a tent for the night? Having seen all of the Eddy/Macdonald films, this rates as one of the best. Eddy's acting talents may not be great but they work in this role perfectly. Jeanette is beautiful with a wonderful sense of humour that shows in her every scene but especially when singing in a rough canteen! Yes - this film is unbelievably corny. Eddy's trousers are terrible and would you really forgive him for arresting your brother? However, it doesn't matter. It is two hours of sheer enjoyment and escapism that has stood, and will continue to stand, the test of time. Watch and enjoy.