Movies in the Garden

City Lights

City Lights, the most cherished film by Charlie Chaplin, is also his ultimate Little Tramp chronicle. The writer-director-star achieved new levels of grace, in both physical comedy and dramatic poignancy, with this silent tale of a lovable vagrant falling for a young blind woman who sells flowers on the street (a magical Virginia Cherrill) and mistakes him for a millionaire. Though this Depression-era smash was made after the advent of sound, Chaplin remained steadfast in his love for the expressive beauty of the pre-talkie form. The result was the epitome of his art and the crowning achievement of silent comedy.

Please note: The Garden is located behind The Roxy Annex at 730 S. Higgins. Parking is available in front of The Roxy Theater or on 5th and 6th Streets; please do not park in the Humble Building parking lot. No outside food or drink, or dogs, permitted. Seating is limited, so please buy tickets online to ensure you'll have a spot!

Cast: Charles Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Florence Lee

Director: Charles Chaplin

Written by: Charles Chaplin

Rated: NR

Duration: 86 min

Released: 1931

Genre: Comedy