City Lights(1931)
“True Blind Love”
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.
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Studio
Charles Chaplin Productions
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$4M
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)
Henry Bergman
as Mayor / Blind Girl's Downstairs Neighbor (uncredited)
Buster Brodie
as Bald Party Guest (uncredited)
Jeanne Carpenter
as Diner in Restaurant (uncredited)
Tom Dempsey
as Boxer (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1931
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
No Language
Rating
8.2 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Charles Chaplin Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City Lights?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for City Lights (1931).
What is City Lights about?▼
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.
Who directed City Lights?▼
City Lights was directed by Charlie Chaplin and released in 1931. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is City Lights?▼
City Lights has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in City Lights?▼
The cast of City Lights includes 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 and more.
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