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# City Lights (1931)

Nov 20, 2019 | Rated 4 out of 5 | Dir. Charlie Chaplin

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City Lights (1931) was the first silent film that I’ve ever cried watching it. It’s so funny and terribly sad at the same time. The final scene might be one of the most touching and romantic scenes I’ve ever watched.

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