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City Lights (1931)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Charlie Chaplinas A Tramp
Virginia Cherrillas A Blind Girl
Harry Myersas An Eccentric Millionaire
Florence Leeas Her Grandmother
Hank Mannas A Prizefighter
Al Ernest Garciaas His Butler
Albert Austinas Street Sweeper / Burglar (uncredited)
Eddie Bakeras Boxing Fight Referee (uncredited)
Henry Bergmanas Mayor / Blind Girl's Downstairs Neighbor (uncredited)
Buster Brodieas Bald Party Guest (uncredited)
Tom Dempseyas Boxer (uncredited)
Jeanne Carpenteras Diner in Restaurant (uncredited)
Ray Erlenbornas Newsboy (uncredited)
James Donnellyas Street Sweepers' Foreman (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | February 6, 1931 |
| Runtime | 87 min (1h 27m) โ about the same as the 1931 average of 85 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $1,500,000 |
| Box office | $4,250,000 (2.8ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0021749 |
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Questions
How long is City Lights?
City Lights runs 87 minutes (1h 27m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is City Lights worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 2,560 votes, which places it #1 of 4 films released in 1931 in this index (top 100%) and #26 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed City Lights?
City Lights was directed by Charlie Chaplin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Great Dictator (1940), Modern Times (1936), The Kid (1921).
Who stars in City Lights?
Charlie Chaplin as A Tramp; Virginia Cherrill as A Blind Girl; Harry Myers as An Eccentric Millionaire; Florence Lee as Her Grandmother; Hank Mann as A Prizefighter; Al Ernest Garcia as His Butler.
What is City Lights rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for City Lights?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/120873.