THE GOLD RUSH

The Gold Rush is a 1925 silent comedy film directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin. The film follows the misadventures of the Tramp, a solitary prospector who ventures into the Klondike, Alaska, during the historic gold rush. Amidst blizzards, hungry bears, and the constant threat of starvation, the Tramp encounters a gruff fellow prospector, a fearsome bear, and a group of gold seekers. The story unfolds with hilarious gags and moments of pure poetry, such as the famous “roll dance” and the boiled shoe scene. Beyond seeking fortune, the Tramp also searches for love, meeting and falling for Georgia, a saloon dancer. The film is a perfect blend of slapstick, social satire, and touching romanticism, showcasing resilience and humanity in extreme conditions.

Category: Celebration Nights Tag: Out of Competition

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Original Title	The Gold Rush
Movie Type	Feature
Genre	Fiction
Section	Celebration Nights
Country	USA
Production Year	1925
Movie Length	72'
Director	Charles Chaplin
Screenplay	Charlie Chaplin
Cast	Charlie Chaplin Mack Swain Tom Murray Georgia Hale Henry Bergman Malcolm Waite
Director of Photography	Roland Totheroh Jack Wilson
Editor	Charlie Chaplin
Production Designer	Charles D. Hall
Music	Charlie Chaplin
Produced by	Charlie Chaplin
Production	(USA), Charles Chaplin Productions
Italian Distribution	(Italy), Cineteca di Bologna, www.cinetecadibologna.it
Festival Contact	(Italy), Cineteca di Bologna, www.cinetecadibologna.it

Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin (1889 – 1977), universally known as Charlie Chaplin, was one of the most iconic and influential figures in cinema history. An actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and composer, he achieved global fame for his character of The Tramp, a gentle, dignified yet unfortunate figure, with his toothbrush mustache, cane, bowler hat, and baggy trousers.
Born in London, England, to music-hall entertainer parents, Chaplin began his career in vaudeville as a child. He moved to the United States in 1910 and started working in the film industry in 1914 with Keystone Studios. His unique style and ability to combine physical comedy with emotional depth quickly made him a star.
Among his most celebrated works, for which he often composed the music as well, are masterpieces like THE KID (1921), THE GOLD RUSH (1925), THE CIRCUS (1928), CITY LIGHTS (1931) – considered by many his magnum opus – MODERN TIMES (1936), a satire on industrialization, and THE GREAT DICTATOR (1940), his first full sound film and a courageous satire of Nazism.
His career was marked by success and innovation, maintaining almost total creative control over his films. He received an Honorary Academy Award in 1972 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1975. Chaplin is remembered not only as a comedic genius but also as a keen observer of society and a storyteller of universal human tales.