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City Lights (1931)

Directed by Charlie Chaplin · Cinematography by Roland Totheroh, Gordon Pollock

G87 min38 frames

ComedyDramaRomance

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.

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City Lights (1931) movie still: medium — Two men wearing fedoras stand in a dimly lit hallway near a heavy curtain. The man in front grips an object…City Lights (1931) movie still: fullbody — A stone statue depicting a seated female figure stands before a large building facade. The subject rests…City Lights (1931) movie still: fullbody — A spacious formal room featuring velvet curtains, patterned wallpaper, and a large central sofa. A man in…City Lights (1931) movie still: fullbody — A sidewalk beside a tall metal fence with a stone pillar and streetlamp. A man in a suit and bowler hat…City Lights (1931) movie still: medium — A stone bench sits against a stucco wall covered with climbing vines. A man in a suit sits on the bench…City Lights (1931) movie still: medium — A sparsely furnished room contains a dark wooden door with a small curtained window. A young woman stands…City Lights (1931) movie still: fullbody — A night city sidewalk in front of a theatre with a lit marquee. A man in a bowler hat and oversized suit…City Lights (1931) movie still: fullbody — A dark interior landing features wainscoting and a draped window frame. A man in a dark suit stands…City Lights (1931) movie still: establishing — A dense crowd of people in 1940s-style clothing gathers in a city plaza square. In the distance, a…City Lights (1931) movie still: wide — A rustic boxing ring surrounded by spectators seated on wooden chairs. Two fighters engage in a bout while a…City Lights (1931) movie still: medium — A woman sits indoors against a simple, dark blurred backdrop. She looks off-camera to the side while smiling.City Lights (1931) movie still: fullbody — A wet concrete pier at night with a large stone structure rising behind the men. A man in a dark suit…City Lights (1931) movie still: medium — An ornate interior space filled with guests in formal attire at a social event. A man in a tailcoat stands…City Lights (1931) movie still: wide — An opulent parlor with heavy drapes and wood-paneled walls features an ornate sofa. A man sleeps on the couch…City Lights (1931) movie still: closeup — A close-up view shows a desktop calendar displaying Saturday, January 11, 1930. A hand is partially…City Lights (1931) movie still: establishing — A city street at night featuring a clock tower and a central statue. Vintage automobiles drive along…

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