Modern Times
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The Gold Rush
A charming, funny, and surprisingly touching silent comedy that balances slapstick with genuine heart and loneliness.
About 1925 film directed by Charlie Chaplin
Genres comedy, silent, romantic comedy, social comedy
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Written by Charlie Chaplin
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Henry Bergman, Mack Swain, Georgia Hale, Albert Austin, Tiny Sandford, John Rand, Tom Murray
Music Charlie Chaplin
Runtime 96 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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