Chaplin Today: 'City Lights' - 2003

In 1928, as the talkies threw the film industry and film language into turmoil, Chaplin decided that his Tramp character would not be heard. City Lights would not be a talking picture, but it would have a soundtrack. Chaplin personally composed a musical score and sound effects for the picture. With Peter Lord, the famous co-creator of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit, we see how Chaplin became the king of slapstick comedy and the superstar of the movies.

26min
2003
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.8/10

Cast

Charlie Chaplin profile pictureCharlie ChaplinSelf (archive footage)

About Chaplin Today: 'City Lights'

Chaplin Today: 'City Lights' Overview

In 1928, as the talkies threw the film industry and film language into turmoil, Chaplin decided that his Tramp character would not be heard. City Lights would not be a talking picture, but it would have a soundtrack. Chaplin personally composed a musical score and sound effects for the picture. With Peter Lord, the famous co-creator of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit, we see how Chaplin became the king of slapstick comedy and the superstar of the movies.

Runtime: 26min

Extra details

Original Title: Chaplin Today: 'City Lights'
Original Language: English
Directed By: Serge Bromberg
Production Companies
Association ChaplinFrance 5MK2 Films