City Lights
A tender silent tragicomedy that moves from slapstick mischief to a quietly devastating final look, funny and heartbreaking in the same breath.
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Modern Times
A bittersweet, inventive comedy that balances slapstick chaos with tender moments, leaving a hopeful aftertaste.
About 1936 film directed by Charlie Chaplin
Genres tragicomedy, silent, comedy drama, romantic comedy
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Written by Charlie Chaplin
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Chester Conklin, Gloria DeHaven, Al Ernest Garcia, Wilfred Lucas, Hank Mann
Music Charlie Chaplin
Runtime 99 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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