This movie made me cry...I used to tear up occasionally when i was little, but I've grown up and lost most of the emotion i had back then. Although when i saw this movie, I couldn't help but cry. This movie is special to me for that reason.
This is a testament to the power of showing the audience how characters feel, rather than telling them. All of the subtleties combine for one of the greatest endings in history.
Greatest ending to one of the greatest ever films. At 2:07 - the moment she realises it's him, coupled with the music key change... gets me everytime!!
" City lights" final scene is one of the most fabulous and majestic moments presented by cinema for the last 100 years. People can`t help crying , watching that today and in the future.
@@uweschreiber8226 It is not related. However, Atomic bomb in Japan is a debatable topic. If no atomic bomb in Japan, the war would last longer and more Americans, Chinese and even Japanese would die in the war.
I will admit, I have never seen the entire movie. I've seen bits here and there, including this ending. This ending is just simply amazing. Simple, yet so moving. Chaplin was truly a cinema genius, and I get emotional just watching this three minute clip. Beautiful.
The very last moment - his facial expression - it is so heartbreaking, it is incredible how Charlie managed to give so much love, emotion, happiness but sadness at the same time....it is an increible mixture of various feelings at ONCE and he makes you to feel this with him - very VERY strong moment, he was a genius!
My interpretation of what will happen next is that the Tramp will hop the next freight train out of town; in my "head canon," CITY LIGHTS is the continuation of the exploits of the same Tramp character of THE CIRCUS who, at its end, slips furtively away to be left behind from the moving circus caravan as it departs for its next destination and gig, taking with it the girl the Tramp had loved and given up to the "strongman" whom he knew could offer her a better life than he'd ever be able to do.
There is no better or finer or more emotional ending in any movie I've ever seen as compared to City Lights. The final scene in To Kill a Mockingbird comes close where Scout sees Boo Radley behind the door, but this is still the best.
I read that he and Virginia never liked each other. But, he said that he so into his character, that he actually "broke character" in the ending scene. He admitted he wasn't acting.
I distinctly remember my first time watching this, I will always remember it. After the credits rolled, it took about 10 seconds for me to break down in tears. I spent the next twenty minutes weeping into my hands.
Happy Happy Birthday Charlie! I really love this movie and this scene when she realizes that you were the one after all. You eyes and hers say a lot. It touches me every time I see it. Thank you for this film!
The way her expression changes and the music stops as she touches his hand … then that long pause … then the music slowly comes back to reflect her moment of realization… Magnificent filmmaking. Goosebumps every time. ❤
I love the double meaning behind "I can see now." She can actually see because she's no longer blind, she can also "see" the Tramp for who he is. That uncertainty he has now that she can "see" has to be the most heartbreaking thing I've ever seen.
Exactly. She could physically see the world at last, but she couldn’t really “see” the truth about the benefactor she fell in love with, until now. This is the moment she truly gains the ability to “see.”
She saw him for the first time, and showed that she had seen him all along. There's a quality of hope rewarded here that simply cannot be resisted - we're all powerless against it.
Straordinaria l'espressione di Charlot. Una delle più belle scene della storia del cinema. Chaplin doveva avere qualche antenato italiano, per essere così sensibile!
That is how perfection would take, 342 takes! At the end of the day, is all the effort not worth it? It is, ofcourse, thanks for the info of 342 takes.
fleeting moments: there's the flash and "Oui!" in The Green Ray, Anju's ripples in Sansho the Bailiff (the film is peak of cinema) and here the change between 2:05 and 2:06. Virginia Cherrill is a marvel.
Indeed. But behind the scenes during the making of this picture, Chaplin was a tyrant and a ruthless taskmaster and he and Miss Cherill DIDN'T get along. She does acquit herself well but her entire film career was brief (1931-35) and not noteworthy except in CITY LIGHTS. In other words, Chaplin in his "tyranical film director" role extracted the performance he wanted from her throughout the film but especially at the ending and for that reason Chaplin deserves as much credit as she does for their work together in this magnificent scene.
Famous story - Chaplin and Einstein were walking in public when they were spotted by people and got mobbed with people crowding around asking for an autograph. Einstein reportedly turned to Chaplin in astonishment and asked, " What does all of this mean? " to which Chaplin replied, " Nothing. " ;)
Dante says "e se non piangi, di che pianger suoli?" Which means " if you don't cry at this, what CAN make you cry?" I say THIS IS CINEMA. I think you must watch the whole film. And I think it is unsorpassed. You can't reach THIS.
Virginia Cherrill's only other claim to fame (her brief film career, other than in CITY LIGHTS, wasn't very noteworthy) was as Cary Grant's first wife (1934-5.)
So did the blind girl tear up in his return because she still loved him or did she unaccept him for how he looked and that's why she looked at him with a frown and reared up since she expected 'better' looks?
I don't know what movie ending you're watching, pal. She teared up at the kindness and generosity of the Tramp after realizing that this man who had no money, was not rich, helped her and cared for her while she was blind.
That is open to interpretation I suppose, which goes to show that the movie audience back then was more sophisticated and do not have to be spoon fed. And this is a "silent" film also.
Still the gold standard of endings in film history. Might never be topped either.
Watch "The Big Parade"! :)
The ending of "It's Such a Beautiful Day" is pretty moving.
The ending of Lion also.
Probably the sweetest moment in movie history.
Not Probably, certainly
This scene is most touching I've ever seen
This movie made me cry...I used to tear up occasionally when i was little, but I've grown up and lost most of the emotion i had back then. Although when i saw this movie, I couldn't help but cry. This movie is special to me for that reason.
Travis_Redfern according to the trivia section of this film's IMDb page Albert Einstein attended the premiere and wept upon seeing this ending.
Snap! Or Ditto or... Boo hoo? Is laughter relative to pathos?
This is a testament to the power of showing the audience how characters feel, rather than telling them. All of the subtleties combine for one of the greatest endings in history.
Greatest ending to one of the greatest ever films. At 2:07 - the moment she realises it's him, coupled with the music key change... gets me everytime!!
Lammy Man. I noticed that also. That perfectly timed pause while it dawned on her who he was. Just perfection.
" City lights" final scene is one of the most fabulous and majestic moments presented by cinema for the last 100 years. People can`t help crying , watching that today and in the future.
Albert Einstein cried when he saw this.
I never heard that. Great comment. Thanks.
Georgie Thumbs Upon seeing Einstein cry, Chaplin remarked that he didn't know the man to be so "sentimental".
He should cry when he saw the victims of the atomic bombs in Japan (his idea).
@@uweschreiber8226 It is not related. However, Atomic bomb in Japan is a debatable topic. If no atomic bomb in Japan, the war would last longer and more Americans, Chinese and even Japanese would die in the war.
When Einstein visited California in 1930 he said that Chaplin was the only person in Hollywood he wanted to meet.
I'm 29 years old, male, straight, and I just bawled my eyes out.
The finest ending to a film in cinema history.
Best ending of a film EVER period.
I will admit, I have never seen the entire movie. I've seen bits here and there, including this ending. This ending is just simply amazing. Simple, yet so moving. Chaplin was truly a cinema genius, and I get emotional just watching this three minute clip. Beautiful.
One of the best scenes ever to grace a movie screen. Just perfection.
The very last moment - his facial expression - it is so heartbreaking, it is incredible how Charlie managed to give so much love, emotion, happiness but sadness at the same time....it is an increible mixture of various feelings at ONCE and he makes you to feel this with him - very VERY strong moment, he was a genius!
My interpretation of what will happen next is that the Tramp will hop the next freight train out of town; in my "head canon," CITY LIGHTS is the continuation of the exploits of the same Tramp character of THE CIRCUS who, at its end, slips furtively away to be left behind from the moving circus caravan as it departs for its next destination and gig, taking with it the girl the Tramp had loved and given up to the "strongman" whom he knew could offer her a better life than he'd ever be able to do.
Silent films do not have the luxury of telling, so they show...
Some of the best acting ever seen.
There is no better or finer or more emotional ending in any movie I've ever seen as compared to City Lights. The final scene in To Kill a Mockingbird comes close where Scout sees Boo Radley behind the door, but this is still the best.
Cinema never made such a conquest ever again, if you want your eyes to get moist watch it anytime!
When you look for "top 3 best endings in movie history" this rocks that... I mean, it's just a perfect scene.
It's like "les 400 coups", "el verdugo" and this... few movies achieve perfection in an ending comparable to this
I read that he and Virginia never liked each other. But, he said that he so into his character, that he actually "broke character" in the ending scene. He admitted he wasn't acting.
I think you need to watch it two or three times to see all the little nuances .. extraordinary acting from both of them
Gets. Me. Every. Time.
I distinctly remember my first time watching this, I will always remember it. After the credits rolled, it took about 10 seconds for me to break down in tears. I spent the next twenty minutes weeping into my hands.
Probably the single greatest, most moving final scene in motion pictures. Lovely.
One scene, millions of meanings ....
Amazing how a novoice movie can move you which today's can't
Charlie Chaplin is not simply humor, it is also Poetry, Emotion and Humanity.
Not only the finest ending in all cinema but in the history of entertainment.
the most romantic scene in the history of cinema.
Charlie is the greatest and this final scene is the greatest ending to a film, ever ♥️
Remember how in "The Terminator" they used dogs to spot the machines? They should have just shown this clip: if you didn't cry, u weren't human.
Gorgeous. Absoultely simple and stunning.
Happy Happy Birthday Charlie! I really love this movie and this scene when she realizes that you were the one after all. You eyes and hers say a lot. It touches me every time I see it. Thank you for this film!
The Best Movie in the 20 Century
Every second is another subtle nuance. You could literally watch it frame by frame.
The sweetest scene in cinema history, the signature of a real genius. Love it. Thank you; Charlie.
The way her expression changes and the music stops as she touches his hand … then that long pause … then the music slowly comes back to reflect her moment of realization… Magnificent filmmaking. Goosebumps every time. ❤
2:59 that shot is SOO full of life and emotion...I understand why the scene is so famous.
scena sublime, divina!
hands down the most beautiful ending ever put to film
La plus belle scène jamais filmée du meilleur film jamais réalisé.
C.Chaplin était un pur génie.
I always cry when watching this scene. The one who doesn't, has no heart....
I love the double meaning behind "I can see now." She can actually see because she's no longer blind, she can also "see" the Tramp for who he is. That uncertainty he has now that she can "see" has to be the most heartbreaking thing I've ever seen.
Exactly. She could physically see the world at last, but she couldn’t really “see” the truth about the benefactor she fell in love with, until now. This is the moment she truly gains the ability to “see.”
If that last scene doesn't make you tear up, write in and tell us what it's like to not have a soul.
Charlie, God rest your soul........you were a genius.
I cried so hard after watching this I never felt so much pain just like when Brad n angelie Jolie broke up
love is this
Wow! I have never seen this. Someone posted this on facebook and I just watched it. Wow!
the ending just has me weeping..a brilliant film.
Charlie, you devil you! You made me cry again with this one scene. Now, I have to watch your funny scenes so I can laugh again.
Absolutely beautiful
Once I could never get past it but now it gets me everytime
That time Charlie Chaplin melted my heart of stone...
Chaplin...I worship you, I simply do !
La intensísima mirada de ella cuando le "reconoce" es conmocionante, sublime !!!
She saw him for the first time, and showed that she had seen him all along. There's a quality of hope rewarded here that simply cannot be resisted - we're all powerless against it.
One of the best love stories I've ever seen...Along with Jim and Pam.
I'm not crying, you're crying...
I love the beginning when he turns at 0:50
Charlie Chaplin is fucking adorable.
It's great & heart touching!
her final answer has a double meaning-- like Frost's snowy woods poem-- like lots of things
I adore this song 😍
- Can you see me?
- Yes, I can see now...
Straordinaria l'espressione di Charlot. Una delle più belle scene della storia del cinema. Chaplin doveva avere qualche antenato italiano, per essere così sensibile!
342 takes to get that one !
If there is perfection in a scene, this is it !
That is how perfection would take, 342 takes! At the end of the day, is all the effort not worth it? It is, ofcourse, thanks for the info of 342 takes.
Faith in Humanity...Reassured
Simplesmente amooo essa cena ❤
fleeting moments: there's the flash and "Oui!" in The Green Ray, Anju's ripples in Sansho the Bailiff (the film is peak of cinema) and here the change between 2:05 and 2:06. Virginia Cherrill is a marvel.
Indeed. But behind the scenes during the making of this picture, Chaplin was a tyrant and a ruthless taskmaster and he and Miss Cherill DIDN'T get along. She does acquit herself well but her entire film career was brief (1931-35) and not noteworthy except in CITY LIGHTS. In other words, Chaplin in his "tyranical film director" role extracted the performance he wanted from her throughout the film but especially at the ending and for that reason Chaplin deserves as much credit as she does for their work together in this magnificent scene.
A movie to break your heart. The best romantic scene in movie history. Period.
god dammit *sniffles* every fucking time
Albert Einstein was a good friend of Chaplin's. According to Chaplin he was seen wiping his eyes after this scene.
Famous story - Chaplin and Einstein were walking in public when they were spotted by people and got mobbed with people crowding around asking for an autograph. Einstein reportedly turned to Chaplin in astonishment and asked, " What does all of this mean? " to which Chaplin replied, " Nothing. " ;)
Good gawd. Yanks my heart out every time.
+Stephanie Martin-Ward - Tell me about it, I've seen it a million times and it is impossible not to cry watching it, it really is.
I have been crying the whole scene
If this was based in reality, when she realized he was the guy she would have said "Ewww! Get the F AWAY from me!"
This is a happy ending
Wow!
Amazing, not even one small special effect!!! When the movies were art!!!
Even Stalin cried when watching this.
who the fuck dislikes this?
Me hizo llorar de alegría esta parte...
Dante says "e se non piangi, di che pianger suoli?" Which means " if you don't cry at this, what CAN make you cry?" I say THIS IS CINEMA. I think you must watch the whole film. And I think it is unsorpassed. You can't reach THIS.
he was not the king but he is THE king. humanity has been expressed in one shot in one moment of all time.
the man was a genius!!!
Emotional.
charlie didn't seem to notice that the shots switch back and forth between having his hand up to his mouth, to not having it there.
I saw that too
Chaplins Magnum Opus! It's in my all-time top 10 list
So depressing, I'm like crying
lindo!
Gözlerim yaşardı... bizim en büyük şaban filmiyle aynı sahne =yGRV-uLYafY#t=20
Virginia Cherrill's only other claim to fame (her brief film career, other than in CITY LIGHTS, wasn't very noteworthy) was as Cary Grant's first wife (1934-5.)
Much better within the context of the movie.
Cheryl Miller est bouleversante....
RIP
Quel acteur...
Chaplin is Godsend,to teach humanity to mankind thru mime!.
Life is brutal, but maybe and I mean maybe you might get a chance.
WOW, Chaplin was king
the rose keeps switching positions. I wonder what the significance of that is.
Who knows name of that music?
I didn't think the film as a whole was that great, but the ending is one of the best scenes ever committed to film.
So did the blind girl tear up in his return because she still loved him or did she unaccept him for how he looked and that's why she looked at him with a frown and reared up since she expected 'better' looks?
I don't know what movie ending you're watching, pal. She teared up at the kindness and generosity of the Tramp after realizing that this man who had no money, was not rich, helped her and cared for her while she was blind.
That is open to interpretation I suppose, which goes to show that the movie audience back then was more sophisticated and do not have to be spoon fed. And this is a "silent" film also.
I think perhaps because she was so dismissive of him and mocking his shabbiness until she realized how much he had done for her.
"...Ok dude thanks, bye now. Off you go 'fore I call the cops"
Yo wut. "Thanks for restoring my eyesite a few months ago but what have you done for me lately?"