City Lights
"True Blind Love"
Originally released in 1931. City Lights is a comedy/drama film. directed by Charlie Chaplin. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, and Florence Lee
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 6, 1931
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (2,374 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.3M
2.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $4,250,000
Production Companies
- Charles Chaplin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is City Lights?
City Lights has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was City Lights released?
City Lights was released on February 6, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in City Lights?
The main cast of City Lights includes Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Florence Lee, Harry Myers, Al Ernest Garcia.
Is City Lights worth watching?
City Lights has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 2,374 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.