City Lights (1931)
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Synopsis
With the aid of a wealthy erratic tippler, a dewy-eyed tramp who has fallen in love with a blind flower girl accumulates money to be able to help her medically.
Cast
- Virginia Cherrill
- Florence Lee
- Harry Myers
- Al Ernest Garcia
- Hank Mann
- Charles Chaplin
- Johnny Aber
- Jack Alexander
- T.S. Alexander
- Victor Alexander
Letterboxd User Reviews
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- Oct 9, 2014
A lighthearted comedy about homelessness, suicide, disability, manic depression, substance abuse, handguns, bipolar disorder, drunk driving, robbery, rheumatic fever, and incarceration. Ladies and gentlemen.....the 1930s!
KeithApr 7, 2020"You can see now?" "Yes, I can see now." A farcical and romantic vision of a world where appearances, class, and suffering can be overcome by the simplest, clumsiest expressions of kindness... Even if only briefly.
Josh LewisMar 20, 2018hello 911, a series of black and white moving images made me cry like a baby
Wes - Jan 11, 2015
That last shot is basically like the most joyous moment in all of cinema. Probably always will be.
Willow MaclayJul 20, 2020ummm this was so cute wtf? the comedy holds up surprisingly well, and the orchestration is amazing.
sanAug 10, 2019Imagine smokin gas with the fellas in 1931 and yall throw on City Lights
Jack - Mar 13, 2016
Romanticism is born from denial of the cruelty of the world around you......one of the saddest films.
Neil BahadurMar 4, 2018This might be like, the only perfect film.
Neil BahadurApr 14, 2021Chaplin was a genius
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- Dyl likedCity Lights
While there’s no doubt it’s a great film and incredible for its time as it has some jokes that are still funny to this day. However it doesn’t deserve to be a top 10 movie of all time as it has massive pacing problems even due to its low runtime. Chaplin is incredible 7/10
MovieDaddy lovedCity LightsOf all of Chaplin’s timeless classics, this one is my favorite. Iconic scenes and heartwarming performances. Unquestionably a top-ten silent film all-time. This is one of those gateway films that could get you hooked on other non-talkie flicks.
Justin lovedCity LightsI’m not normally a huge fan of silent movies but wow this one is just a masterpiece. It’s super funny and entertaining overall. Highly recommend this one to people looking for good silent comedies.
- Adam OHare dislikedCity Lights
Boring
James New lovedCity LightsNot my favourite of Charlie Chaplin’s films but it’s wonderful. His slapstick is timeless & perfect. The story is emotional & personal. It’s paced perfectly & the musical score is fantastic. The ending is a real emotional gut-punch. I prefer ‘Modern Times’ but this is beautiful
Cam Corri likedCity LightsThe body language, facial expressions and overall comedy was incredibly entertaining. No wonder people loved Chaplin so much. Even to this day, with having spoken no words, is still much more hilarious and entertaining than some full time comedians. Sold watch. Gold.
- Potatomanagement likedCity Lights
Charlie Chaplin’s ability to portray so many emotions with just his face and body is truly remarkable. The entire movie is a joy to watch and the ending is incredibly sweet. Also some crazy effects for the time that hold up today. 7.5/10
CvptvinHowdy likedCity LightsMy first Charlie Chaplin and also my new favorite silent film! I see now where physical comedy stems from. It's not just funny but also a cute romance with the blind girl.
zoomi lovedCity Lightsfav old movie 💯 the story is too good to be true fr, and the fact that technology wasn't good enough for talking and stuff they had to add titles or sum shi is so gooddf
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Metacritic
There’s dignity and folly to The Tramp in City Lights, and everything in between.
Scott Tobias
The Dissolve
If only one of Charles Chaplin's films could be preserved, “City Lights” (1931) would come the closest to representing all the different notes of his genius. It contains the slapstick, the pathos, the pantomime, the effortless physical coordination, the melodrama, the bawdiness, the grace, and, of course, the Little Tramp--the character said, at one time, to be the most famous image on earth.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Both funny and touching, this showcases Chaplin at his best.
David Parkinson
Empire
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City Lights (1931) (1931) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is City Lights (1931) (1931)?
The movie is 1hr 27min long.
What's City Lights (1931) (1931) about?
With the aid of a wealthy erratic tippler, a dewy-eyed tramp who has fallen in love with a blind flower girl accumulates money to be able to help her medically.
Who's the cast of City Lights (1931) (1931)?
- Virginia Cherrill as A Blind Girl
- Florence Lee as The Blind Girl's Grandmother
- Harry Myers as An Eccentric Millionaire
- Al Ernest Garcia as The Millionaire's Butler
- Hank Mann as A Prizefighter
- Charles Chaplin as A Tramp
- Johnny Aber as Newsboy
- Jack Alexander as Boxing Match Spectator
- T.S. Alexander as Doctor
- Victor Alexander as Superstitious Boxer
Who's the director behind City Lights (1931) (1931)?
Charles Chaplin directed City Lights (1931) (1931).
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