Great Scenes from the Movies #2

This is the classic fight scene from Chaplin's "City Lights." With the introduction of "talkies" some of the physical aspects of movie humor faded. This was about as good as it got before the sound revolution changed movie making.

I like movies with great dialog, of course, but sight gags, as well as unspoken storytelling in dramatic work, always enhance the art of film.

Chaplin is terrified when his upcoming opponent, smoking a cigarette no less, knocks out another fighter in the locker room before the bout.

But he's game. So how will he fare?


TS