Synopsis of the film exactly as written by the Chaplin Studios in 1925
Charles Chaplin made "The Gold Rush" out of the most unlikely sources for comedy...
These tunes were recorded in 1925 by the Abe Lyman orchestra. As a publicity stunt, Chaplin conducted the band during the recording session. It coincided with the release of The Gold Rush...
As publicity man for his film, Chaplin hired Jim Tully, who was to achieve fame in the 20s as America’s “hobo writer”. This article by Tully appeared in the original English programme for The Gold Rush
Silent films were never truly silent: the live musical accompaniment provided in the theatres was a vital element of the cinema-going experience...
"The Gold Rush" press clipping from the Chaplin archives