The Gold Rush
"The World's Greatest Laughing Picture!"
Originally released in 1925. The Gold Rush is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Mack Swain, and Tom Murray
Synopsis
A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 13, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Great (1,770 votes)
Budget
$923K
Production budget
Box Office
$4M
4.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as The Lone Prospector
Mack Swain
as Big Jim McKay
Tom Murray
as Black Larsen
Henry Bergman
as Hank Curtis
Malcolm Waite
as Jack Cameron
Georgia Hale
as Georgia
Jack Adams
as Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Frank Aderias
as Eskimo Child (uncredited)
Leona Aderias
as Eskimo Child (uncredited)
Lillian Adrian
as Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $923,000
- Revenue
- $4,000,000
Production Companies
- Charles Chaplin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gold Rush about?
A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
Who directed The Gold Rush?
The Gold Rush was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
How long is The Gold Rush?
The Gold Rush has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Gold Rush released?
The Gold Rush was released on July 13, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Gold Rush?
The main cast of The Gold Rush includes Charlie Chaplin, Mack Swain, Tom Murray, Henry Bergman, Malcolm Waite.
Is The Gold Rush worth watching?
The Gold Rush has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 1,770 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.