Silent Movie Mondays: The Gold Rush (1925)

The Gold Rush (1925): Charlie Chaplin's iconic "Little Tramp" embarks on a hilarious and heartwarming journey. Written, produced, directed by Chaplin who stars as the Lone Prospector, a character who ventures into the Alaskan wilderness during the Gold Rush in search of fortune. The story follows the Prospector as he faces numerous challenges, including harsh weather, hunger, and encounters with wild animals and criminals. One of the film's most iconic scenes features Chaplin's character cooking and eating his own shoe to stave off starvation. The Gold Rush is celebrated for its blend of comedy and pathos, and Chaplin himself considered it one of his best works SPECIAL EVENT! Live full orchestra performs Chaplin's original score. Guest speaker: Stephen Winer Total running time: 95 minutes Print source: Charlie Chaplin Estate Format: DCP ASL Interpretation provided