Charlie Chaplin's CITY LIGHTS (1931) @ The ARKADIN/$9 | SILENT!

Since this 50-seat theater DOES sell out MANY events, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you buy your tickets online BEFORE signing up for this MeetUp Event!

There is NO FEE for this service.

IF something comes up and you can't make it, simply email [arkadincinema@gmail.com](mailto:arkadincinema@gmail.com) for a prompt refund.
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February 2026 Schedule
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General Admission - $9
5228 Gravois Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63116
Microcinema in the Heart of Bevo!
https://arkadincinema.com/events/
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PLENTY of Public Parking a block closer to the Bevo Mill @ Walsh/Duke & Gravois!
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After the movie, we will gather in the lobby for lively, provocative, and insightful conversation--OR as close as we can come to that, anyway--HA!
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This film is presented by Silents, Please! STL and will feature a special introduction from SPSTL’s Kate Stewart.
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CITY LIGHTS*,* the most cherished film by Charlie Chaplin, is also his ultimate Little Tramp chronicle. The writer-director-star achieved new levels of grace, in both physical comedy and dramatic poignancy, with this silent tale of a lovable vagrant falling for a young blind woman who sells flowers on the street (a magical Virginia Cherrill) and mistakes him for a millionaire. Though this Depression-era smash was made after the advent of sound, Chaplin remained steadfast in his love for the expressive beauty of the pre-talkie form. The result was the epitome of his art and the crowning achievement of silent comedy.

“If only one of Charles Chaplin’s films could be preserved, CITY LIGHTS would come the closest to representing all the different notes of his genius. It contains the slapstick, the pathos, the pantomime, the effortless physical coordination, the melodrama, the bawdiness, the grace, and, of course, the Little Tramp–the character said, at one time, to be the most famous image on earth.” – Roger Ebert

The Arkadin does not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films, as sensitivities vary from person to person. However, we encourage researching titles to determine if a screening may contain content that could be upsetting to you. Please feel free to contact us for guidance on specific films. Information about content can also be found on Common Sense Media, IMDB and [DoesTheDogDie.com](https://www.doesthedogdie.com/), as well as through general internet searches.
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NOTE: On Rotten Tomatoes, this movie has a 95% on the Tomatometer and a 95% on the Popcornmeter.

https://arkadincinema.com/event/charlie-chaplins-city-lights-1931-presented-by-silents-please-stl/ [Includes Trailer]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Lights