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City Lights

8.219311h 27mGMovieComedyDramaRomance

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.

DirectorCharlie Chaplin
WritersHarry Crocker·Charlie Chaplin
ProducerCharlie Chaplin

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Cast · Directed by Charlie Chaplin

CCCharlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
A Tramp
VCVirginia Cherrill
Virginia Cherrill
A Blind Girl
FL
Florence Lee
Her Grandmother
HMHarry Myers
Harry Myers
An Eccentric Millionaire
AGAl Ernest Garcia
Al Ernest Garcia
His Butler
HMHank Mann
Hank Mann
A Prizefighter
AAAlbert Austin
Albert Austin
Street Sweeper / Burglar (uncredited)
EBEddie Baker
Eddie Baker
Boxing Fight Referee (uncredited)
HBHenry Bergman
Henry Bergman
Mayor / Blind Girl's Downstairs Neighbor (uncredited)
BBBuster Brodie
Buster Brodie
Bald Party Guest (uncredited)
JCJeanne Carpenter
Jeanne Carpenter
Diner in Restaurant (uncredited)
TDTom Dempsey
Tom Dempsey
Boxer (uncredited)

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City Lights — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams City Lights?

City Lights is streaming on Criterion Channel, Hoopla and Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is City Lights on Netflix?

No, City Lights is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Hoopla.

Is City Lights on Amazon Prime Video?

No, City Lights isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch City Lights for free?

City Lights is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Crave in Canada.