Charlie Chaplin - City Lights
1931
Charles Chaplin was deep into production of his silent City Lights when Hollywood was overwhelmed by the talkie revolution. After months of anguished contemplation, Chaplin decided to finish the film as it began--in silence, save for a musical score and an occasional sound effect. Once again cast as the Little Tramp, Chaplin .. Read more
| Starring | Charlie Chaplin, Jean Harlow, Virginia Cherrill, Harry Myers |
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| Director | Charlie Chaplin |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Critics' reviews (4)
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"If only one of Charlie Chaplin's films could be preserved, CITY LIGHTS would come the closest to representing different notes of his genius..."
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With its plot focusing on Charlie's love for a blind flower-seller and his attempts to get enough money to pay for an... read more on Time Out
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"CITY LIGHTS opens with one of the funniest scenes in Charlie Chaplin's career and ends with his most sublime..."
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
watch the master of comedy
This film is up there with the best, pure brilliance! If you haven't seen this one, put it on your list. remember this film was made in 1931, The fantastic boxing scene will have you roaring with laughter.The music is also excellent from a truly wonderful filmaker.what a genious!!!!
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Outstanding
This is one of the best movies ever made; Charlie Chaplin proved that he is one of the geniuses of our time.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Classic with a capital C!
Corny, overly sentimental...and an absolute masterpiece! A Chaplin tour-de-force - he even wrote the fantastic musical score! And if the final scene doesn't make you shed a bucketful of tears...well, you are well hard!
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Fasinating.....
If you are Charlie fan this is a must see. He is not as brilliant as in Modern times but never the less it is a classic and it far more entertaining than most comdies made these days.........
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Classic with a capital C!
Corny, overly sentimental...and an absolute masterpiece! A Chaplin tour-de-force - he even wrote the fantastic musical score! And if the final scene doesn't make you shed a bucketful of tears...well, you are well hard!
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
watch the master of comedy
This film is up there with the best, pure brilliance! If you haven't seen this one, put it on your list. remember this film was made in 1931, The fantastic boxing scene will have you roaring with laughter.The music is also excellent from a truly wonderful filmaker.what a genious!!!!
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Outstanding
This is one of the best movies ever made; Charlie Chaplin proved that he is one of the geniuses of our time.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Classic with a capital C!
Corny, overly sentimental...and an absolute masterpiece! A Chaplin tour-de-force - he even wrote the fantastic musical score! And if the final scene doesn't make you shed a bucketful of tears...well, you are well hard!
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Fasinating.....
If you are Charlie fan this is a must see. He is not as brilliant as in Modern times but never the less it is a classic and it far more entertaining than most comdies made these days.........
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CHARMING
Charming charlie chaplin film, actions speak louder than words - so this film proves anyway. Hilarious and touching in good measure, this is a gem to be treasured.
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True Genius
Compared to much of the dross released today with mega-budgets and state-of-the-art effects, City Lights is stunning in its simplicity. I used to think Chaplin just slapstick, but he touches chords of pathos and human frailty with gentleness and humour. And the final scene! That look encapsualtes the whole film and will haunt me forever.
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simple, but thats all you need
CC is a joy to watch, he's not only funny but also gives heaps of feeling in his perfomance. g'woan, give it a watch.
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Great Fun is an understatement
This is surely one of those movies which make you laugh every time you watch it. The boxing scene is definitely the highlight. This is social history with laugh!!
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Early Masterpiece
A true film, one that really does use visuals to tell a story. The moral tale of the tramp who dresses as a rich man to impress a blind girl has a suitably sentimental ending but this doesn't make any it any less touching or beautiful.
A favourite on every director's top ten list and rightly so. An expressionistic masterpiece, one of Chaplin's best. -
Silent Classic
Can't believe no-one's reviewed this before - the Chaplin film which looks and plays best today. Stands up well against any silent film.
Critics' reviews (4)
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"If only one of Charlie Chaplin's films could be preserved, CITY LIGHTS would come the closest to representing different notes of his genius..."
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With its plot focusing on Charlie's love for a blind flower-seller and his attempts to get enough money to pay for an... read more on Time Out
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"CITY LIGHTS opens with one of the funniest scenes in Charlie Chaplin's career and ends with his most sublime..."
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"...One of cinema's all-time weepers....Hilarious but also poignant..."
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Charlie Chaplin - City Lights
Charles Chaplin was deep into production of his silent City Lights when Hollywood was overwhelmed by the talkie revolution. After months of anguished contemplation, Chaplin decided to finish the film as it began--in silence, save for a musical score and an occasional sound effect. Once again cast ...
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