★ A classic of the silent film era, written and directed by comedian guru Charlie Chaplin
★ Academy Award nominee for Best Score, and a member of the American Film Institute's 100 Greatest Films of All Time
★ Collected by the U.S. National Film Preservation Board at the Library of Congress in 1992
One of the most celebrated silent comedies in history, The Gold Rush poignantly points to the chance and miss, pain and gain of the California gold rush. The film master, Charles Chaplin, once again deployed his unparalleled sense of humor to play the Little Tramp himself, a character who eats his shoes, turns into a chicken, and falls in love at first glance. A calm and content Little Tramp seeks his fortune in the hidden gold mines of the Klondike. All calm is quickly lost, however, when blizzard batters. He seeks refuge in the cabin of an unknown man, and is soon joined by yet another unknown famished prospector.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Cast: Mack Swain, Tom Murray, Black Larsen
 | About the Director British comedian and director. Charlie Chaplin was the most successful actor of the early and mid Hollywood film industry, laying the foundation for modern comedy films, and was one of the world's top three comedians, along with Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton. Chaplin's iconic white shirt on screen symbolized comedy films, and many artists have imitated his performance since. During the silent film era, Chaplin was one of the most talented and influential actors, writing, directing, performing and distributing his own films. His career spanned more than 70 years, from his debut as a chil | |