The Gold Rush (1925)
The Gold Rush (1925) When Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush was initially released in 1925, the director exclaimed, “This is the film I want to be remembered for!” Well Mr. Chaplin, we definitely remember you for this film. Even though he made many excellent films after this film’s release, pundits consider this his greatest achievement. I was enamored with the film myself. For a silent film, it had a character-driven narrative and did not solely rely upon Chaplin’s familiar humor, which remains excellent as always. There are two versions that the public is aware about; the 1925 silent version and a version edited by Chaplin in 1942 made for the audience that has grown accustomed to sound. He added a score and he made tweaks including changing the ending. Personally, I think the original version is the best because I really do adore the ending. Apparently, the ending was shot in terms of how Chaplin’s love life was at the time. Both versions are incredible, but my preferable ...