The Gold Rush
My First Film Fest 2
November 10 - 12, 2017
Chaplin’s personal favorite among his films is a beautifully constructed comic fable of fate and perseverance, set in the icy wastes of the Alaskan gold fields. The Gold Rush seamlessly blends action, slapstick, and sentiment, making it one of the most beloved of the Gentleman Tramp’s works.
Chaplin’s personal favorite among his films is a beautifully constructed comic fable of fate and perseverance, set in the icy wastes of the Alaskan gold fields. In this vast landscape packed with avalanches, wildlife, and prospectors, the incomparable Gentleman Tramp seeks his fortune, but faces more than he bargained for. The movie features some of Chaplin’s most famous setpieces, including him elegantly cooking and eating his boot to fend off starvation, and performing a table ballet with two dinner rolls. The Gold Rush seamlessly blends action, slapstick, and sentiment, making it one of the most beloved of the filmmaker’s works. Restoration of the original 1925 silent film with a recording of Chaplin’s score, reconstructed and conducted by Timothy Brock.
Ages 6 and up
The Gold Rush
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