Question 1

Which famous scientist was moved to tears at the Los Angeles premiere of City Lights?

Accepted Answer

Albert Einstein's eyes were tearing at the final scene when he attended the premiere with his wife Elsa on January 30, 1931, surprising Charlie Chaplin.

Question 2

Why did Charlie Chaplin reshoot the flower-buying scene 342 times?

Accepted Answer

Chaplin couldn't find a satisfactory way to show that the blind flower girl thought the mute tramp was wealthy, so he kept reshooting the scene.

Question 3

What makes City Lights unique among Charlie Chaplin's filmography?

Accepted Answer

It was Chaplin's first film made during the sound era, but he released it as a silent film with recorded music despite industry pressure to make it a talkie.

Question 4

Which film festival will feature City Lights in 2025?

Accepted Answer

City Lights is scheduled to appear at the Moscow International Film Festival in 2025.

Question 5

What was Orson Welles' opinion of City Lights?

Accepted Answer

Orson Welles said that City Lights was his favorite movie of all time.

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