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!
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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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5What people say
"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.
hello 911, a series of black and white moving images made me cry like a baby
Common questions
What is City Lights about?+
A hapless tramp navigates the perils of poverty and class while striving to protect a blind flower girl he loves, relying on a volatile millionaire for financial support.
Who directed City Lights?+
Charlie Chaplin directed this 1931 work, a high-water mark of silent cinema that remains his most celebrated achievement.
Has City Lights won any awards?+
While it predates the current major festival circuit, it is widely recognized as one of the greatest films ever made and has been preserved in the National Film Registry.
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