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The Gold Rush

Play trailer 1:27 Poster for The Gold Rush 1925 1h 22m Comedy Drama Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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In this classic silent comedy, the Little Tramp (Charles Chaplin) heads north to join in the Klondike gold rush. Trapped in a small cabin by a blizzard, the Tramp is forced to share close quarters with a successful prospector (Mack Swain) and a fugitive (Tom Murray). Eventually able to leave the cabin, he falls for a lovely barmaid (Georgia Hale), trying valiantly to win her affections. When the prospector needs help locating his claim, it appears the Tramp's fortunes may change.

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A delightful blend of slapstick humor, poignant emotion, and social commentary, The Gold Rush encapsulates Chaplin's strengths as a writer, director, and star.

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Mildred Spain New York Daily News Jun 24
The Gold Rush collars you, plays quickly upon your emotions and leaves you in that mood where you can't laugh without a sob tearing through, or sob without a laugh bubbling up from the depths of the understanding of laugh. Go to Full Review Mae Tinée Chicago Tribune Jun 24
Mr. Chaplin cooking and eating one of his famous shoes is a sight to make you rock with laughter -- that has in it a low rumble of sympathy. Go to Full Review C.A. Lejeune Guardian Jun 24
When Chaplin is complex he is not true to himself. When we admire his complexities we are not true to him. To acclaim The Gold Rush among his finest work would be to confess a misunderstanding of the very qualities that have made Chaplin fine. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Dec 16
4/4
One of Charlie Chaplin’s unqualified masterpieces, up there with City Lights and Modern Times. Go to Full Review Hector A. Gonzalez Loud and Clear Reviews Jul 10
5/5
Even after a century has passed, Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush remains as poignant and hilarious as it was back in 1925. Go to Full Review Andy Punter InSession Film Jul 7
A+
The film’s enduring genius lies not just in its ability to make us laugh, but in its courage to suggest that the promise of fortune for all was a bleak and hollow joke, a punchline for which its creator would eventually pay a heavy price. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Bob K Sep 30 What an amazing film! The restoration is flawless. I hope that more of the historically significant films can get the same treatment. See more mohamed T @RT26806063 Nov 16 Really great classic movie just like the Old style movies nothing better than this See more Marce S @RT24248553 Sep 13 According to me, the best feature film by Chaplin, however I have not seen A Woman of Paris, Limelight and A Countess from Hong Kong. See more David Manuel R @RT45103128 Aug 18 Very good movie of Charlie Champlin See more Eye C @ECinc Jul 27 A classic from 100 years ago is really amazing the work of this genius, how after a century he still makes laugh to the audience. And watching in a movie theater the day of the premiere one hundred years after is so special. See more Julian Rex M @Julian_M Jul 11 Whimsical, poignant, and suitably dark, Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush delivers both as a classic example of screwball cinema and a profound meditation on romance and the perfect imperfection of personal growth. See more Read all reviews
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Charlie Chaplin

Director

Charlie Chaplin

The Lone Prospector

Mack Swain

Big Jim McKay

Tom Murray

Black Larsen

Georgia Hale

Georgia

Betty Morrissey

Georgia's friend (uncredited)

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Synopsis In this classic silent comedy, the Little Tramp (Charles Chaplin) heads north to join in the Klondike gold rush. Trapped in a small cabin by a blizzard, the Tramp is forced to share close quarters with a successful prospector (Mack Swain) and a fugitive (Tom Murray). Eventually able to leave the cabin, he falls for a lovely barmaid (Georgia Hale), trying valiantly to win her affections. When the prospector needs help locating his claim, it appears the Tramp's fortunes may change.
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Screenwriter
Charlie Chaplin
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
Charles Chaplin Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 26, 1925, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 5, 2017
Runtime
1h 22m
Aspect Ratio
Academy (1.33:1)