Review of The Gold Rush (1925) by Benjamin W — 04 Jun 2007

Charlie Chaplin is a freakin' genius! He can express absolutely anything without saying a word!

This review of The Gold Rush (1925) was written by Benjamin W on 04 Jun 2007.

The Gold Rush has generally received very positive reviews.

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