The film narrates the impossible love between the tramp and the flower girl, a violetera. "La Violetera¨, by maestro Padilla, was actuually a cuplé that Raquel Meller popularized starting in 1916 throughout the world. Such was its success that Charles Chaplin included it in the soundtrack of "City Lights." The problem is that he released it without paying royalties and therefore bordering on plagiarism.
The creator of "la Violetera", the Almeria composer José Padilla, took Chaplin to court to defend his copyright and the judge ruled in his favor. Chaplin had to recognize "La Violetera" and pay him a compensation. Since then, La Violetera has been one of the most famous songs in the repertoire of great artists like Sara Montiel. ( )

2024 movie #8. 1931. A tramp falls in love with a blind flower girl and tries to earn enough money to cure her blindness. Charlie Chaplin's classic, and last, silent film and considered by many to be one of the greatest films of all time. Funny and poignant, it's worth a watch. ( )

The Tramp meets a blind girl and an unstable millionaire.

It has a surprisingly strong story for a Charlie Chaplin movie. Unfortunately, the comedy routines aren't as great as in his other movies. It's often very funny, but not brilliant. There aren't any really memorable stunts or anything like that - just solidly performed silliness.

Concept: B
Story: B
Characters: B
Dialog: C
Pacing: A
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: B
Acting: B
Music: B

Enjoyment: B

GPA: 2.9/4

(Apr. 2010) ( )

In this sound-era silent film, a tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower seller.
(source: TMDb)