The Gold Rush (1925)

About this episode

The episode discusses the silent-era classic 'The Gold Rush' and explores Charlie Chaplin's impact on film and comedy.

We continue our journey through IMDb’s Top 250 Movies, and this week we talk about The Gold Rush! In this episode, we revisit a silent-era classic that many say continues to sparkle more than a century after its release. We also break down Charlie Chaplin’s genius as both a performer and a filmmaker and how he balances comedy with themes of loneliness, perseverance, and the pursuit of dreams, creating a story that resonates far beyond its era. All this and so much more!

People in this episode

Host: Matt Chieco

Topics covered

• silent film
• Charlie Chaplin
• comedy
• loneliness
• perseverance
• pursuit of dreams

Keywords

• The Gold Rush
• Charlie Chaplin
• silent film
• comedy
• loneliness
• perseverance
• dreams

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Books & works: The Gold Rush

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