After getting Modern Times (see review), I decided to get one more Chaplin film. Decided to get one that was definitely made during the Silent Era, and this seemed to be the best one. Was definitely not disappointed.The story follows Chaplin's famous "Tramp" character, this time named as "The Lone Prospector". During the Gold Rush in the Yukon region of North America in the 1890's, Chaplin's Prospector travels into the snowy mountains in the hope shared by many to strike it rich. Arriving at a cabin inhabited by a criminal on the run and also meeting up with another prospector who has actually struck it rich, Chaplin's Lone Prospector begins a strange adventure filled with starvation, hope, love, and eventually the riches he sought out. I know that seems vague, but so much happens in this film that this is probably the best description that covers everything.The film itself is very entertaining. Labeled as a "Comedic Drama", it certainly has a lot of laughs mixed in with drama in a way that only Chaplin knows how to create. This was the film that Chaplin wanted to be most remembered for, and his efforts certainly pay off. Some of his most iconic scenes are in this film such as his attempts to fend off starvation by boiling and eating his own shoe, slipping & sliding in a ramshackle cabin in the snow, and entertaining others with his "dance" using dinner rolls and forks. There are a lot of subtle comedic actions as well where it would be impossible to go over them all without going through the film itself scene by scene.The Criterion Blu-Ray presentation is great in that we're treated to two versions of this film. Originally, the film was produced in 1925 as Chaplin's first Feature Length film featuring The Tramp. As years passed by and the world entered the era of "talkies", Chaplin didn't want this film to be discarded and forgotten. So, in 1942, he re-edited the film, added a narration track with Chaplin himself providing the voice, and released into theaters. It was well-received, and Chaplin considered this to be the "definitive" version of the film. The original Silent version then went into obscurity and if it weren't for a 35 mm print saved by a private collector, we would have lost the original version altogether. Fast forward to today's era and technology where a digital recreation of the original Silent version was made, and we're now blessed with not only the original, but the 1942 version as well.The restorers of the Silent film are almost apologetic about this "Work in Progress" version that they've created, but I think they did a fantastic job. The picture is clean, sharp, and the music selections really enhance the picture. There are some flaws here and there which can be expected when restoring a film of this age. However, it's really almost flawless and very enjoyable to watch. In fact, I really prefer the Silent recreation over the 1942 narrated version even though both versions are really well done. Thankfully, both versions are available on the disc so that we can all view both and make our own decisions.As with other Criterion releases of Chaplin's work, there are plenty of behind-the-scenes special features, commentary and booklet included so that one can do a deep dive into this, one of Chaplin's best films.Not much more can be said, other than any fan of Charles Chaplin would be very happy to own this Blu-Ray copy of the film. Also recommended for those who are just learning about the great Chaplin and wish to explore his work. This will certainly not be a disappointment.