City Lights 1931
“True Blind Love”
What is City Lights?
"City Lights" is a film directed by Charlie Chaplin. The story revolves around a tramp, a homeless man, who lives on the streets.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1931
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 6, 1931
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Charles Chaplin Productions
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $4,250,000
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
"City Lights" is a film directed by Charlie Chaplin. The story revolves around a tramp, a homeless man, who lives on the streets. The tramp develops a connection with a flower girl, a woman who sells flowers on the street. The woman is blind, unable to see. The tramp's friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the flower girl's benefactor. This relationship also enables the tramp to pursue a romantic interest in the flower girl. The wealthy man's role in the tramp's life is described as an on-and-off friendship. The film explores the tramp's interactions with the flower girl and the wealthy man, showcasing his relationships with these two characters.
Should you watch it?
“A tramp falls in love with a blind flower girl.”
- features a classic romance
- includes comedy and drama elements
- short runtime of one hour and twenty seven minutes
- limited plot details available in the overview
Watch it if you enjoy classic romantic comedies and dramas.
This film is rated G and suitable for general audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
When was City Lights released?
It was released on 03/07/1931 in the US.
What genres are associated with City Lights?
The film spans comedy, drama, and romance.
What is the runtime of City Lights?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the main plot of City Lights?
A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl and uses his friendship with a wealthy man to act as her benefactor and suitor.
What is the MPAA rating for City Lights?
The film has a G rating.