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The Gold Rush
“I’ve found it! I’ve found it! A Mountain of Gold.”
A Tale of Survival and Comedy: The Gold Rush Climbs to New Heights
In 1925, Charlie Chaplin transformed the harsh realities of the Klondike Gold Rush and the tragic Donner Party saga into what would become one of silent cinema's greatest achievements. Through United Artists, Chaplin crafted The Gold Rush as a masterful blend of physical comedy and social commentary. Join us—Pete Wright and Andy Nelson—as we wrap up our Cinema Centennial: 1925's Pioneering Visions series with a conversation about The Gold Rush.
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