Principal cast
Charlie Chaplin as The Lone Prospector, Mack Swain as Big Jim, Tom Murray as Black Larsen, Henry Bergman as Hank Curtis, and Malcolm Waite as Jack
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The Gold Rush
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About the film
The Gold Rush at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1925 film at stop 74 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
Key craft credits
Roland Totheroh (director of photography)
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Release
- 1925-07-13
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Genres
- Adventure, Comedy, and Drama
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 15 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 15 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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