The Tramp goes the Klondike in search of gold and finds it and more.

The movie was originally released before the invention of sound film. For the 1942 re-release Chaplin composed and recorded a musical score, added a narration (his own voice) and tightened the editing.

Since the film was originally shot at 18 frames per second, the sound version, shown at 24 frames per second, is both shorter and faster than the original silent screenings. This has the side effect of making Chaplin's slapstick routines appear more frantic than before, a fact that had probably influenced Chaplin's decision to shoot Modern Times at silent speed. Taken Directed by Charlie Chaplin.

Produced by Charlie Chaplin (Uncredited).

Written by Charlie Chaplin.

Starring Charlie Chaplin.

Distributed by United Artists.

Release date(s) June 26, 1925 (USA).

Running time 82 min (original),

72 min (1942 re-issue).

Country: United States.

Language: Silent film.

English intertitles.

Budget $923,000 (est.).

1942 re-release, with sound.