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The Gold Rush (1925 Version) (Patreon)

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2025-07-11 15:35:01
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2026-06
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#58 on the AFI list - 100 year old movie SLAY!

******SPOILERS BELOW********

Man, I’m absolutely blown away by The Gold Rush! After watching, I kept imagining myself in a 1925 theatre, watching this silent film flicker on the screen with no sound, but the laughter and perhaps gasps from the crowd! It must have been so wonderful! The sequences and filming techniques must’ve been mind-blowing back then! The way Chaplin pulls off those stunts and gags, like the teetering cabin on the cliff or the dance with the rolls(aka Portuguese buns), would’ve felt like pure magic to audiences. Even now, it’s so impressive how innovative those moments are. I loved that dangling dummy SO MUCH!

Chaplin is just phenomenal. His Tramp character has the most expressive face, says so much without words! His physical comedy is next-level because he is basically doing acrobatics and pull-ups while making you laugh at his own expense.

For me, The Tramp’s journey in this film hits differently emotionally. He’s dirt-poor, stuck in the freezing Klondike, but his optimism never quits. That hopefulness, mixed with the heartbreak of his struggles, makes his arc so compelling. His ability to balance slapstick with deeper themes like poverty and loneliness is straight-up brilliant. It’s no wonder this guy’s a legend... a genius.

I’m touched that they restored this film. I'm thankful to that collector! It's so important to have this history, and I appreciate the artistry even more.

Also. R.I.P. to the bear and dog!!!!

Let me know your thoughts below!

xx

ames

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The Gold Rush (1925)

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RFK Fan

If you love that you'll LOVE Buster Keaton. He pioneered some of the most dangerous stunts in history that, to this day, give modern stuntmen nightmares. Also, incredibly funny. When you find time (and i don't see how you ever will) look for : Sherlock Jr. 1924 - an absolute masterpiece....One Week 1920 - his best short film....The Goat 1921 - so chaotic, filled with classic stunts/bits...Steamboat Bill, Jr. 1928 - one of the greatest set pieces in the silent era (the hurricane sequence)....The Cameraman 1928..

Toc

Fantastic write-up! Completely agree! This is definitely Charlie at the height of his powers, my favorite film of his. By the way: that's really Charlie in the chicken suit! Originally someone else was in the chicken suit, but it wasn't that funny. The whole way this movie was put together is a whole story unto itself. Took over a year to make it. Ok, getting ready to watch! You know in the silent era they didn't have popcorn and concessions! So I won't eat either! :P

Kinokind

And let's not forget the third member of the three greatest silent comedy stars, Harold Lloyd! Talk about dangerous stunts. . . Anyway, the way a film like this was presented at the time, was it was accompanied by only piano in the smallest theaters, in the larger theaters ("Theatres", in those days) the film was accompanied during the day by a small band or pipe organ. During the evening, "deluxe" shows, a larger band or organ (or both) was used, and in the largest theaters the evening shows were accompanied by a full orchestra with organ. Such a theater seated thousands, and the film was only one part of the full show, which might include Vaudeville acts, dance choruses, singers, comics, and a short newsreel or cartoon. And typically there were five shows per day. Our movie going experience is sad by comparison. Movie theaters were also the first public buildings to be air conditioned (starting in 1922).

JM63

This movie is 100 YEARS OLD

VivendoBem

Spoiler-ish Alert, I guess: All I know is, I've had a few meals recently (prepared by people to whom I may or may not be related through marriage) where my footwear seemed, by far, the more palatable option. So, this is verging on Cinéma vérité, for me.

Marc Fredrick

I took a college class on the Clowns of the Silent Cinema. This was the very first film we were shown. I'd seen a bunch of shorts, but not a full-length Chaplin movie. The class roared through the whole thing. The Oceana Roll almost made me pee my pants.

WastedPo

If you ever do another Chaplin movie, I can recommend "City Lights."

RegalEagle

I’m no copyright expert.. but I think if you saw a fully (1925) film.. after 100 years.. artistic content is no longer subject to copyright restrictions!

RegalEagle

It becomes ‘Public Domain’ same as classic books like ‘Moby Dick’ as an example..

AJ

Same as Modern Times...give this a chance even if you don't think it's your thing. Just amazing. You won't be sorry.

Teemu Laitinen

Glad you finally saw this gem of a film Ames. Chaplin is just so special and you just have to love the Tramp. This is what films are all about and these classics really connect with even modern audiences. Sometimes people forget that all you need is a good story and relatable characters. Chaplin, Lloyd, Keaton, Laurel & Hardy all cinematic legends.