Review of City Lights (1931) by Andrew Sarris for New York Observer — 19 Dec 2007
A paradox in City Lights is the virtually equal weight given the theme of courtly love and male camaraderie. Indeed, one of the most interesting characters in the Chaplin canon is the rich man (Harry Myers) who embraces the tramp during their nocturnal revels, but who invariably forgets their association by the dawn’s ugly light when they have sobered up.
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This review of City Lights (1931) was written by Andrew Sarris and published by New York Observer on 19 Dec 2007.
City Lights has generally received very positive reviews.
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