The Gold Rush is a 1925 American silent comedy film written, produced, and directed by Charlie Chaplin. The film also stars Chaplin in his Little Tramp persona and Georgia Hale, Mack Swain, Tom Murray, Henry Bergman And Malcolm Waite.
Chaplin drew inspiration from photographs of the Klondike Gold Rush as well as from the story of the Donner Party who, when snowbound in the Sierra Nevada were driven to cannibalism or eating leather from their shoes. Chaplin, who believed tragedies and comedies were not far from each other, decided to combine these stories of deprivation and horror in comedy. He decided that his famous rogue figure should become a gold-digger who joins a brave optimist determined to face all the pitfalls associated with the search for gold,
Doors and bar open 11am. Coffee, tea and refreshments available. Tickets $15 for adults and free for kids 13 and under. No need to book. Get your tickets at the door. Film duration 72 minutes.