Review of The Gold Rush (1925) by Chloe S — 02 Jun 2007

Great silent film. A lot funnier than I was expecting. Very charming and heart-warming.

This review of The Gold Rush (1925) was written by Chloe S on 02 Jun 2007.

The Gold Rush has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 23 Aug 2014

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Let no one fail to appreciate those small details, of [Chaplin's] perfectly timed and quite exquisite acting, as when he has most kindly boiled…

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By Trevor W (293) on 17 Jan 2015

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