The Gold Rush (1925)

Movie Title: The Gold Rush

Year: 1925

Writer: Charles Chaplin

Director: Charles Chaplin

ActorCharacter
Charles ChaplinThe Lone Prospector
Mack SwainBig Jim McKay
Tom MurrayBlack Larsen
Georgia HaleGeorgia

Synopsis: A lone prospector ventures into Alaska looking for gold. He gets mixed up with some burly characters and falls in love with the beautiful Georgia. He tries to win her heart with his singular charm.

Notes: 

  • Original version in the public domain (copyright was never renewed back when it was required)
  • The boot was made of licorice