City Lights (Blu-ray)

Directed by: Charlie Chaplin

Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Harry Meyers, Florence Lee

Contributors: Charlie Chaplin, Rollie Totheroh, Gordon Pollock

Description

One of Charlie Chaplin’s most beloved masterpieces, *City Lights* (1931) is a poignant blend of comedy and romance that showcases the legendary Tramp character at his finest. The film follows Chaplin’s lovable tramp as he falls for a blind flower girl (Virginia Cherrill) and befriends a wealthy but perpetually drunk millionaire (Harry Meyers). Determined to help the girl regain her sight, he takes on odd jobs and finds himself entangled in a series of hilarious misadventures. However, when he is falsely accused of theft, his fortunes take a heartbreaking turn.

This Criterion Collection edition presents the film in a beautifully restored format, preserving Chaplin’s timeless charm and innovative storytelling.

Key Features

• Format: Blu-ray / Restored
• Studio: Criterion Collection
• Catalogue No: CC2601BDUK
• Barcode: 5050629002638
• Main Language: English
• Region: B
• Release Date: 12 Dec 2022
• Originally Issued: 1931
• No of Discs: 1
• Weight: 134g
• Dimensions: 137 x 18 x 173 (mm)
• Genre: Classic
• BBFC Certification: PG (Parental Guidance)
• Rental/Retail: Retail not for Rental
• Run Time: 87 minutes

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Bonus Footage
• Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Commentary: Jeffrey Vance (Charlie Chaplin biographer)
• Documentary: 'Chaplin Today: City Lights' (2003); 'Chaplin Studios: Creative Freedom By Design'