City Lights(1931)
True Blind Love
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.
Movie: City Lights
Top 10 Billed Cast
A Tramp
A Blind Girl
An Eccentric Millionaire
His Butler
A Prizefighter
Street Sweeper / Burglar (uncredited)
Boxing Fight Referee (uncredited)
Mayor / Blind Girl's Downstairs Neighbor (uncredited)
Bald Party Guest (uncredited)
Video Trailer City Lights
Video: City Lights (1931) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
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Buck Henry on CITY LIGHTS
City Lights Spaghetti
Mark Kermode reviews City Lights (1931) | BFI Player
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City Lights (1931) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers - Trailer
Buck Henry on CITY LIGHTS - Featurette
City Lights Spaghetti - Clip
Mark Kermode reviews City Lights (1931) | BFI Player - Featurette
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