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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 Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is City Lights on Netflix?

No, City Lights is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.

Is City Lights on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — City Lights is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch City Lights for free?

City Lights is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.