City Lights
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City Lights

Best from age 7 · G · 1931 · 87 min

City Lights

A kind-hearted tramp falls for a blind flower seller and helps her with the aid of a wealthy, eccentric friend. Through hilarious misadventures and poignant moments, he strives to win her affection and help her regain her sight.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

None

0/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Brief depiction of a suicide attempt
  • Themes of poverty
  • Some pratfall comedy

Models well

  • Kindness and generosity
  • Perseverance
  • Selflessness in love

Talk about it after

  • Helping those in need
  • Overcoming obstacles
  • First impressions vs. true character
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Cast & crew

Amy Madigan on CITY LIGHTS

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