City Lights (1931) movie poster

City Lights (1931)

"True Blind Love"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 92%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 97% (RT: 95%, MC: 99) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaRomance

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Director
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
8.3/10 (2,413 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
Metacritic
99
Cast
Charlie Chaplin as A Tramp
Virginia Cherrill as A Blind Girl
Florence Lee as Her Grandmother
Harry Myers as An Eccentric Millionaire
Al Ernest Garcia as His Butler
Hank Mann as A Prizefighter
Albert Austin as Street Sweeper / Burglar (uncredited)
Eddie Baker as Boxing Fight Referee (uncredited)
Yes. 92% of real audiences liked it based on 2,413 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 97%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for City Lights was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Charlie Chaplin spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Charlie Chaplin cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

City Lights is a 1931 comedy, drama, romance film directed by Charlie Chaplin. 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.

The film has been rated by 2,413 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, City Lights delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

City Lights (1931) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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