Original movie poster for “The Gold Rush” starring Charlie Chaplin. Vintage original movie poster from the early 1940s, printed by Victor Cornelius Printing of Eastland, Texas. Charlie Chaplin’s “The Gold Rush” is a silent comedy film released in. 1925, widely considered one of his masterpieces. The film follows the. Adventures of the Tramp during the Klondike Gold Rush, including iconic. Scenes such as the “Roll Dance” and the “Little Cabin” episode. Later, in 1942, the film was. Re-released with synchronized music and voice-over narration. Which likely explains the slogan Your reason to laugh in’42! Victor started as a sign painter and worked from the Gulf Coast to the Texas Panhandle. Wanting to expand his business, Victor created a network of jukeboxes and pinball machines. Victor saw opportunities in the restaurant business and decided to combine his knowledge of sign making. He patented a display for placing movie advertisements on the sides of napkin holders in cafes, which quickly became popular. The “Union Label” indicates that it was printed by a. Unionized printing company, which was common practice at the time. The original poster measures approximately 11×13.75 inches on thin cardboard. In good condition, showing signs of use and storage: bends/small creases/stains/dents/normal wear and tear along the edges, etc. Please see photos for more detailed information on the condition. Are of collectible value to film enthusiasts and Chaplin fans. Offering a tangible connection to a classic cinematic work.