City Lights
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.
Critics Sentiment
Flower girl recognizes Tramp through touch after sight restoration
Sober millionaire throws Tramp out repeatedly without recognition
The film rises from its lowest point during the repetitive millionaire rejection scenes to the universally acclaimed boxing sequence, gaining 1.4 points.
City Lights maintains consistently high sentiment throughout, with reviewers praising both the comedy and pathos. The film builds from a strong opening through memorable set pieces like the boxing match, culminating in what critics consider one of cinema's most perfect endings. Even the weakest moments are viewed favorably, with critics noting Chaplin's genius in balancing humor and humanity.
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Charlie Chaplin
A Tramp
Virginia Cherrill
A Blind Girl
Florence Lee
Her Grandmother
Harry Myers
An Eccentric Millionaire
Al Ernest Garcia
His Butler
Hank Mann
A Prizefighter
Albert Austin
Street Sweeper / Burglar (uncredited)
Eddie Baker
Boxing Fight Referee (uncredited)
Henry Bergman
Mayor / Blind Girl's Downstairs Neighbor (uncredited)
Buster Brodie
Bald Party Guest (uncredited)
Jeanne Carpenter
Diner in Restaurant (uncredited)
Tom Dempsey
Boxer (uncredited)
James Donnelly
Street Sweepers' Foreman (uncredited)
Ray Erlenborn
Newsboy (uncredited)
Robert Graves
Police Officer (uncredited)
Charles Hammond
Street Passerby (uncredited)
Joseph Herrick
Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
Austen Jewell
Newsboy (uncredited)
Willie Keeler
Boxer (uncredited)
Robert Parrish
Newsboy (uncredited)
Crew
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