The Gold Rush with Johnny B
Midnight weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights. Please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Director: Charlie Chaplin Run Time: 95 min. Release Year: 1925
Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Henry Bergman, Mack Swain, Malcolm Waite, Tom Murray
The Gold Rush (1925) – Charlie Chaplin’s iconic “Little Tramp” embarks on a hilarious and heartwarming journey. Written, produced, directed by Chaplin who stars as the Lone Prospector, a character who ventures into the Alaskan wilderness during the Gold Rush in search of fortune.
The story follows the Prospector as he faces numerous challenges, including harsh weather, hunger, and encounters with wild animals and criminals. One of the film’s most iconic scenes features Chaplin’s character cooking and eating his own shoe to stave off starvation. The Gold Rush is celebrated for its blend of comedy and pathos, and Chaplin himself considered it one of his best works.
This screening is presented with live piano accompaniment by Johnny B.