The Gold Rush
“The World's Greatest Laughing Picture!”
Synopsis
A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
New 100th Anniversary TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-20
Top Cast
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Charlie Chaplin
The Lone Prospector
Mack Swain
Big Jim
Tom Murray
Black Larsen
Henry Bergman
Hank Curtis
Malcolm Waite
Jack
Georgia Hale
Georgia
Jack Adams
Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Frank Aderias
Eskimo Child (uncredited)
Leona Aderias
Eskimo Child (uncredited)
Lillian Adrian
Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Sam Allen
Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Claude Anderson
Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Harry Arras
Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Albert Austin
Prospector (uncredited)
F.J. Beauregard
Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Marta Belfort
Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)
William Bell
Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Francis Bernhardt
Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gent International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 26, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 23, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$923K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.33x
+$3.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- The Gold Rush
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $923K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Charles Chaplin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Roland Totheroh
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Roland Totheroh
Director of Photography
Charlie Chaplin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Gold Rush.
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Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Gold Rush.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gold Rush
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gold Rush about?
A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
Who directed The Gold Rush?
The Gold Rush was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in The Gold Rush?
The principal cast of The Gold Rush includes Charlie Chaplin, Mack Swain, Tom Murray, Henry Bergman, Malcolm Waite.
When was The Gold Rush released and how long is it?
The Gold Rush was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Gold Rush?
The Gold Rush had a reported production budget of $923K and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (4.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gold Rush?
The Gold Rush holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).