The Gold Rush

1925

1h 35m

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A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.

Directors

Charlie Chaplin

Writers

Charlie Chaplin(writer by)

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Charlie Chaplin

Mack Swain

Tom Murray

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Top cast

The Lone Prospector

Big Jim McKay

Black Larsen

Hank Curtis

Jack Cameron

Georgia

Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)

Frank Aderias

Eskimo Child (uncredited)

Leona Aderias

Eskimo Child (uncredited)

Lillian Adrian

Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)

Sam Allen

Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)

Claude Anderson

Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)

Harry Arras

Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)

Albert Austin

Prospector (uncredited)

F.J. Beauregard

Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)

Marta Belfort

Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)

William Bell

Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)

Francis Bernhardt

Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)

Directors

Charlie Chaplin

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Charlie Chaplin(writer by)

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Despite the fact that it's minus 10° high up on the snowy mountain pass, the "Lone Prospector" (Charlie Chaplin) bedecked in his ill-fitting suit and bowler hat is determined to go make his fortune. Luckily, starving and cold, he stumbles upon the log cabin of "Larsen" (Tom Murray) and getting warm and fed becomes the order of the day - even if it's owner isn't so keen on sharing his long solid fish. Enter "Big Jim" (Mack Swain) and the three engage in the start of the antics that keep this classic piece of cinema rolling along entertainingly. After loads of to-ing and fro-ing, near death experiences and a near-miss with a big black bear, our wanderer finds himself in town at the glamorously titled "Monte Carlo" dance hall where he takes a shine to the dancer "Georgie" (Georgia Hale) but sadly he is still broke! Meantime, "Larsen" turns out to be a wanted felon with designs on their amnesiac big pal's claim - and it falls to our lovestruck tramp to sort things out and maybe even get the gal too! The chilly setting works well, supporting the set-piece comedy that uses a tight ensemble cast to keep a story of perseverance, loyalty and romance ticking along with loads of activity, dancing, tripping and sliding about. Chaplin was a master at this - his facial expressions are just great and even when provoked by the unkindly townsfolk who think him a bit of a wimp, he retains his dignified, hat-tipping, demeanour. Sparing inter-titles keep us informed but we don't rally need them - it is all very self explanatory and good fun.

Geronimo196719 Apr, 2024