Review of The Gold Rush (1925) by Kristopher P — 17 Apr 2013
Chaplin really achieves a perfect union of comedy and drama with "The Gold Rush," with some of the most hilarious sequences (the chicken, the dinner roll dance, the tipping cabin) and touching moments (New Years Eve, the love note, the ending) ever put on film.
His 1942 re-edit is a little baffling, and I feel it needlessly futzes about with much of the timing and poignancy with intrusive narration, although this was his preferred version. I recommend sticking to the 1925 original.
This review of The Gold Rush (1925) was written by Kristopher P on 17 Apr 2013.
The Gold Rush has generally received very positive reviews.
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