The Gold Rush (1925) | |
| Director(s) | Charlie Chaplin |
| Producer(s) | Charlie Chaplin (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Adventure, Comedy, Family, Romance, Silent Films, Western |
| Top Topics | Gold, Romance (Comic), Slapstick, Yukon |
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The Gold Rush Overview:
The Gold Rush (1925) was a Silent Films - Comedy Film directed by Charlie Chaplin and produced by Charlie Chaplin.
SYNOPSIS
This Chaplin classic finds Charlie in the Klondike searching for gold. Maintains a careful balance of masterful slapstick, romantic tenderness, and wry social satire. Also contains the celebrated "dancing dinner rolls" gag.
(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).
.The Gold Rush was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1992.
Academy Awards 1942 --- Ceremony Number 15 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Music - Scoring | Max Terr | Nominated |
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DOUBLE BILL: The Gold Rush (1925) and City Lights (1931)
By Carol Martinheira on Feb 27, 2026 From The Old Hollywood GardenDOUBLE BILL: The Gold Rush (1925) and City Lights (1931) On February 27, 2026 By CarolIn Uncategorized If the infamous 12 minute standing ovation he got at the 1972 Oscars is anything to go by, people love Charlie Chaplin. He is one of the greatest cinematic talent... Read full article
Silents are Golden: A Closer Look at The Gold Rush (1925)
By Lea Stans on Jan 28, 2026 From Classic Movie Hub BlogA Closer Look At The Gold Rush (1925) Charlie Chaplin, The Gold Rush By the mid-1920s, Charlie Chaplin had spent nearly a decade being one of cinema?s most beloved performers, a familiar face to movie lovers across the globe. His humor and performance style transcended cultural boundaries and ... Read full article
The Gold Rush (1925) at 100
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 27, 2025 From 4 Star FilmsIt feels necessary to begin with a prelude to The Gold Rush. I came to a realization I’ve only ever seen Charlie Chaplin’s updated version from 1942 with a new sound introduction and soundtrack. In some ways, watching the original feels like seeing a new film. It was the first Chaplin fe... Read full article
A Golden Film on Big Screen: The Gold Rush (Chaplin 1925)
By The Wonderful World of Cinema on Jan 25, 2015 From The Wonderful World of CinemaYesterday, I had the chance to see The Gold Rush (Charlie Chaplin, 1925) on big screen at The Cin?math?que Qu?b?coise which is a film conservatory based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada where I live. I have seen The Gold Rush many times before, but seeing it on big screen was a completely new a wonderful... Read full article
Movie experience: The Gold Rush on big Screen
By The Wonderful World of Cinema on Jan 22, 2015 From The Wonderful World of CinemaI have the honour to tell you that, tomorrow, on January 23th 2015, ?I will go see The Gold Rush (Charlie Chaplin, 1925) on big screen. I will see it at La Cin?math?que Qu?b?coise in Montreal where I live. It’s a movie I love and I have watched it so many times. Can’t wait to see it on b... Read full article
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Quotes from
Georgia: Hey you! come here! Do you mind dancing with me?
Georgia: If I could only meet someone worthwhile -- I'm so tired of this place.
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Facts about
In his autobiography, Charles Chaplin revealed he had the idea for this film at Pickfair, the home of Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Indeed, his two friends and associates were showing him pictures of Alaska and Klondike. One of them was picturing prospectors climbing the Chilkoot col, which gave Chaplin the subject of his next movie.
Premiere voted this movie as one of "The 50 Greatest Comedies Of All Time" in 2006.
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