Of all the films that take place during Winter, perhaps none are as memorable or charming as The Gold Rush (1925), written, directed, scored and starring Charlie Chaplin. The film is a "classic" is every sense of the word.
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The Gold Rush. 1925: Charlie Chaplin |
Chaplin appears as his signature "Tramp" character. The film is packed with unforgettable moments.
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The Gold Rush. 1925: Charlie Chaplin |
Out to prospect gold in the Klondike, he traverses many obstacles, both environmental and personal.
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The Gold Rush. 1925: Charlie Chaplin |
His cabin is refuge for some unsavory characters.
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The Gold Rush. 1925: Charlie Chaplin |
Hunger is a problem, and in one scene he is forced to eat his shoe.
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The Gold Rush. 1925: Charlie Chaplin |
In characteristic Chaplin style, he yearns for the unobtainable woman.
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The Gold Rush. 1925: Charlie Chaplin |
In a charming fantasy sequence he delivers the legendary "roll dance".
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The Gold Rush. 1925: Charlie Chaplin |
Calamity is around every turn.
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The Gold Rush. 1925: Charlie Chaplin |
After more than 85 years, this beloved film is still known and appreciated worldwide. And another 85 years years from now, it is sure to still be a perennial classic.
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The Gold Rush. 1925: Charlie Chaplin |
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The Gold Rush. 1925: Charlie Chaplin |
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The Gold Rush. 1925: Charlie Chaplin |