---
title: "The Gold Rush"
year: 1925
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-gold-rush-1925"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 962
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Gold Rush (1925) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-gold-rush-1925

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Gold Rush is a film first released in 1925. Catalogued under Adventure, Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Charles Chaplin Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A hapless prospector battles Alaska’s wilds while courting a spirited dance hall girl."

### Why Watch
- Blend of adventure, comedy, and drama
- Charismatic lead navigating harsh Alaskan setting
- Early silent-era humor that still entertains

### Caveats & Content Note
- Silent‑film format may feel dated to modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Its lighthearted humor and historic setting make it appropriate for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventurous, humorous, romantic, survival

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charlie Chaplin
- **Networks / Studios**: Charles Chaplin Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Charlie Chaplin** as *The Lone Prospector*
- **Mack Swain** as *Big Jim McKay*
- **Tom Murray** as *Black Larsen*
- **Henry Bergman** as *Hank Curtis*
- **Malcolm Waite** as *Jack Cameron*
- **Georgia Hale** as *Georgia*
- **Jack Adams** as *Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)*
- **Frank Aderias** as *Eskimo Child (uncredited)*
- **Leona Aderias** as *Eskimo Child (uncredited)*
- **Lillian Adrian** as *Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.

### Q: Where is the story set?
The narrative takes place in the Alaskan frontier.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
It mixes adventure, comedy, and drama elements.

### Q: When was the film originally released?
It premiered in the United States on August 15, 1925.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty‑five minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Gold Rush — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/962)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*