A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
The Lone Prospector
Big Jim McKay
Black Larsen
Hank Curtis
Jack Cameron
Georgia
Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Eskimo Child (uncredited)
Eskimo Child (uncredited)
Despite the fact that it's minus 10° high up on the snowy mountain pass, the "Lone Prospector" (Charlie Chaplin) bedecked in his ill-fitting suit and bowler hat is determined to go make his fortune. Luckily, starving and cold, he stumbles upon the log cabin of "Larsen" (Tom Murray) and getting warm and fed becomes the order of the day - even if it's owner isn't so keen on sharing his long solid fish. Enter "Big Jim" (Mack Swain) and the three engage in the start of the antics that keep this classic piece of cinema rolling along entertainingly. After loads of to-ing and fro-ing, near death expe...
Status Released
Original LanguageEnglish
Budget$923,000.00
Revenue $4,000,000.00