The Gold Rush

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The Gold Rush

Released Jun 26, 1925

1h 22m

Comedy

Drama

Adventure

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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.

Critics Consensus

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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Edwin Schallert

Los Angeles Times

The first comedy of epic proportions has reached the screen.

Apr 19, 2019

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

Chaplin is the apotheosis of the world's despised and downtrodden, and also their hope; he heralds a revolution in anarchic beauty.

Jul 29, 2013

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Edmund Wilson

The New Republic

I prophesied that Chaplin, with his finer comedy and his less spectacular farce, would not be able to hold his popularity against it. What has happened is precisely the reverse of what I predicted.

Jan 23, 2013

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Irish Times Staff

Irish Times

It is easy to be a comedian; but Chaplin is something more. Behind all his ludicrous antics there is a deeps sympathy with human weakness.

Dec 14, 2023

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

The film captures the humor and the tragedy of one man’s life in the gold rush era and the end is inspirationally poetic.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 5, 2023

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Charlie Chaplin’s frozen north classic is just as funny today as it was seventy years ago, and just as mawkishly sentimental.

May 6, 2023

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William B

Comedy and reflexion story that a genius like Chaplin could perfectly make into my favorites of all time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Dani G

The classic of mute comedy classics. Personally, it's the most representative of Chaplin. Hilarious and magical

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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Steve D

I didn't get a lot out of it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/20/24

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Brianna B

Perfection in comedy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/24

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Alec B

Plot wise, it's all over the place but the movie is filled with brilliant physical comedy (obviously) and really dark humor.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/14/23

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Georgan G

Both the 1925 version and the edited & reworked 1942 sequel are wonders on film. The little tramp is a hero for anyone who has experienced poverty. His trusting nature wins the day. My copy is from the public library so had both movies on one disc.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/23

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Big Jim McKay

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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)