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City Lights
Directed by Woody Allen
1931•1h 27m•G•★ 8.2
Comedy / Drama / Romance
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.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorCharlie Chaplin
WriterHarry CrockerCharlie ChaplinHarry Carr
CinematographyRoland TotherohGordon Pollock
MusicCharlie Chaplin
Principal Cast
Charlie ChaplinA Tramp
Virginia CherrillA Blind Girl
Harry MyersAn Eccentric Millionaire
Al Ernest GarciaHis Butler
Hank MannA Prizefighter
Albert AustinStreet Sweeper / Burglar (uncredited)
Eddie BakerBoxing Fight Referee (uncredited)
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Florence LeeHer GrandmotherTechnical Specifications
Runtime1h 27m (87 mins)
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DirectorWoody Allen
LanguagesNo Language
CountryUS
StudioCharles Chaplin Productions
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