The Gold Rush

The Gold Rush, is a silent film that was made in 1925. Charlie Chaplin directed as well as starred in his own movie. In some people opinion, Chaplin was proclaimed to be the best filmmaker of his generation. Even though the movie was silent, the actors clearly made it obvious to the audience what they couldn’t say. All though this was Chaplin starring, directing, this film the budget was a subtotal of $923000. Also from the views and perspective, the film is the longest movie yet. The silent film ran for a hour long.

 

The scenery of the Gold Rush started in Alaska with people finding interest in Klondike Gold Rush. The “Tramp” played by Chaplin was a individual that was a loner. As time passed on the Tramp and a man by the name “Big Jim” played by Mack Swain, “Black Larsin” played by a man name Tom Murray which was a fugitive. The Fugitives end up dying from falling off the cliff,the Tramp gives up on prospecting and makes the decision of leaving for the Gold Rush town. Tramp found work by looking after cabins, ultimately meeting the right woman and falling in love. The young woman played as “Georgia” by Georgia Hale.

 

On New Years Eve Georgia and the Tramp had a date set, but ultimately she is not present. Only due to the fact that the Tramp thinks Georgia has falling in love with him because of the letter but that wasn’t the case. On a brighter side the Tramp and Big Jim actually make out to become rich. The Tramp first action was to find Georgia and share his happiness with her.

 

The Gold Rush provided comedy, emotional dramatic moments this was Chaplin “bread and Butter”. This film displayed a lonely individual that magnified romantic traits from a males perspective.

 

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This Film for me was great due to the fact it high lighted that people can communicate in nonverbally and still speak loud with any words. Also I picked up on the comedy through out the movie and I understood the emotional/Romantic aspect as well. Although the words were silent it made me evaluate everything so I can get a sense of what’s going on.