The first few scenes illustrate a town that little resembles the famed towns of the gold rush. Da...
City of Gold
This classic short film depicts the Klondike gold rush at its peak, when would-be prospectors struggled through harsh conditions to reach the fabled gold fields over 3000 km north of civilization. Using a collection of still photographs, the film juxtaposes the Dawson City at the height of the gold rush with its bustling taverns and dance halls with the more tranquil Dawson City of the present.
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City of Gold
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 2, 1957
Runtime
0h 22m
Genres
History, Documentary
User Score
55%
Original Title
City of Gold
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Wolf Koenig
Description
This classic short film depicts the Klondike gold rush at its peak, when would-be prospectors struggled through harsh conditions to reach the fabled gold fields over 3000 km north of civilization. Using a collection of still photographs, the film juxtaposes the Dawson City at the height of the gold rush with its bustling taverns and dance halls with the more tranquil Dawson City of the present.