Review of The Gold Rush (1925) by Emre T — 18 Feb 2010
Charles Chaplin's best-loved film, with the tramp down-and-out (as usual) in Alaska, where he looks for gold, falls in love with a dance-hall girl (Georgia Hale), eats his shoes for Thanksgiving dinner, and ends up a millionaire.
The blend of slapstick and pathos is seamless, although the cynicism of the final scene is still surprising. Chaplin's later films are quirkier and more personal, but this is quintessential Charlie, and unmissable.
This review of The Gold Rush (1925) was written by Emre T on 18 Feb 2010.
The Gold Rush has generally received very positive reviews.
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