City Lights (1931)

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Plot

A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.

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Featurette Buck Henry on CITY LIGHTS Featurette Mark Kermode reviews City Lights (1931) | BFI Player Featurette Amy Madigan on CITY LIGHTS

Cast

Charlie ChaplinA Tramp

Virginia CherrillA Blind Girl

Florence LeeHer Grandmother

Harry MyersAn Eccentric Millionaire

David CrossA Prizefighter

Al Ernest GarciaHis Butler

Albert AustinStreet Sweeper / Burglar (uncredited)

Rita LengyelTramp Who Dives for Cigar (uncredited)

Jean HarlowDiner in Restaurant (uncredited)

Writers and directors

Charlie ChaplinDirector

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CinemaSerf ★ 7.0/10

Virginia Cherrill charmingly plays a young, blind, flower seller whom the tramp (Charlie Chaplin) falls for, hook line and sinker. Later that night, he is crossing a bridge when he encounters a suicid…14. Jul 2024

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