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Chaplin Today: City Lights
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Chaplin Today: City Lights was released May 14, 2003. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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More about Chaplin Today: City Lights
Cast
Charlie ChaplinSelf (archive footage)
Peter LordSelfCredits
- Directed by
- Serge Bromberg
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Association Chaplin
France•5France
mk2 FilmsFrance