# City Lights (1931)

> A resourceful Tramp uses comic misadventures and an unreliable friendship with a millionaire to help the blind flower seller he loves.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/745

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Charlie Chaplin
- Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Florence Lee, Harry Myers, Al Ernest Garcia, Hank Mann, Albert Austin, Eddie Baker
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021749/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, tender, wistful, classic movie night, romantic evening

## Synopsis

A timeless tale of love and sacrifice unfolds as a tramp navigates the challenges of life to win the heart of a blind girl.

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