The Gold Rush facts for kids
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| Directed by | Charlie Chaplin |
| Produced by | Charlie Chaplin |
| Written by | Charlie Chaplin |
| Starring | Charlie Chaplin Georgia Hale Mack Swain Tom Murray Malcolm Waite |
| Music by | (1942 re-release)
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| Cinematography | Roland Totheroh |
| Editing by | Charlie Chaplin |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
| Release date(s) | June 26, 1925 |
| Running time | 95 minutes(24 fps) (original) 72 min (1942 re-release) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent film English intertitles |
| Budget | $923,000 |
| Money made | $2.5 million (US/Canada) $4 million (worldwide) |
The Gold Rush is a famous 1925 silent movie. A silent movie means there is no spoken dialogue. Instead, the story is told through actions, music, and written messages called intertitles. This film was written, directed, and produced by Charlie Chaplin. He also stars in the movie.
The story takes place in the Yukon region during the Klondike Gold Rush. This was a time when many people went to Alaska and Canada to search for gold. Chaplin plays his famous character, the Little Tramp. The Little Tramp is a kind but clumsy character who often finds himself in funny situations.
In this movie, the Little Tramp has many adventures with other gold seekers. He faces challenges like hunger and loneliness. He also falls in love with a girl who works in a saloon. In 1992, The Gold Rush was chosen for the United States National Film Registry. This means it is considered an important film to keep safe for future generations.
About The Gold Rush Movie
Charlie Chaplin wanted to make this movie after seeing photos of the Klondike Gold Rush. He also heard a story about pioneers who had to eat their leather shoes to survive. Chaplin believed that sad and funny things are often connected. He decided to mix these tough stories with comedy.
He imagined his Little Tramp character as a gold-digger. This gold-digger would face many dangers while searching for gold. These dangers included sickness, hunger, and being alone. The movie shows funny scenes, like Chaplin cooking and dreaming about eating his shoe. Another scene shows his starving friend, Big Jim, seeing Chaplin as a giant chicken!
Awards and Recognition
The Gold Rush was re-released in 1942. At that time, it received nominations for Academy Awards. These nominations were for Best Music and Best Sound Recording. Today, it is one of Chaplin's most loved movies. He often said that this was the film he most wanted people to remember him for.
Main Characters
- Charles Chaplin as The Lone Prospector (the Little Tramp)
- Mack Swain as Big Jim McKay
- Tom Murray as Black Larsen
- Henry Bergman as Hank Curtis
- Malcolm Waite as Jack Cameron
- Georgia Hale as Georgia
A Big Success
The Gold Rush was very popular. It was a huge success in the United States and all over the world. It is one of the highest-earning silent films ever made. It brought in a lot of money at the box office when it was released in 1926. Chaplin was very proud of this film. He said it was the movie he wanted to be remembered for the most.
See also
In Spanish: La quimera del oro para niños
