City Lights
Seen it?1931 | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences adore it (8.2 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Modern Times, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesVery strong
8.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$4 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 126K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
- Charlie ChaplinA Tramp
- Virginia CherrillA Blind Girl
- Florence LeeHer Grandmother
- Harry MyersAn Eccentric Millionaire
- Al Ernest GarciaHis Butler
- Hank MannA Prizefighter
- Albert AustinStreet Sweeper / Burglar (uncredited)
- Eddie BakerBoxing Fight Referee (uncredited)
- Henry BergmanMayor / Blind Girl's Downstairs Neighbor (uncredited)
- Buster BrodieBald Party Guest (uncredited)