On Jan. 30, 1931, United Artists unveiled the silent film City Lights, written, directed and produced by Charlie Chaplin. In a front page story on the same day the film was reviewed, The Hollywood Reporter declared that Chaplin “pulled a fast one on the industry. Not only is there no word spoken in his latest film, City Lights, but he makes use of the precious sound invention to mimic and burlesque the talkies and makes it the best gag of the picture.” THR’s original review, titled “‘City Lights’ A Cinch For Big Money Everywhere,” is below:
Exhibs can start warming up the old cash registers right now. It’s not that the picture is a world-beater — it isn’t. But it is very funny; it has Charles Chaplin; it has aroused the curiosity of everyone; it has plenty of entertainment value for the kids; it will bring forth many who have...
Exhibs can start warming up the old cash registers right now. It’s not that the picture is a world-beater — it isn’t. But it is very funny; it has Charles Chaplin; it has aroused the curiosity of everyone; it has plenty of entertainment value for the kids; it will bring forth many who have...
- 1/30/2023
- by THR staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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