Tag Archives: City Lights

Silents are Golden: A Closer Look at – Battleship Potemkin (1925)

Silents are Golden: A Closer Look at – Battleship Potemkin (1925) If there was a Mount Rushmore of Very Famous Films–and we’re talking insanely famous films that have been discussed for many decades–one spot would obviously be occupied by Citizen … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Georgia Hale

Born June 24, 1905 Silent Actress Georgia Hale! Georgia Hale appeared in 22 films (21 silents and 1 talkie) but is probably best remembered as Georgia the Dance-Hall Girl (Charlie Chaplin’s ‘crush’) in The Gold Rush… Georgia Hale and Charlie … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Charlie Chaplin

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Charles Chaplin, born April 16th, 1889! I’m certainly not a film expert by any stretch of the imagination; I am simply ‘just’ a film fan.  And yet, while I may not understand the technical … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Virginia Cherrill

Born April 12, 1908 Actress Virginia Cherrill! Virginia Cherrill appeared in only 15 films, retiring from acting in 1933 after her marriage to Cary Grant. Cherrill is undoubtedly best known for her role as the Blind Flower Girl in Charlie … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Harry Myers

Born September 5, 1882, Harry Myers! Harry Myers appeared in over 275 roles (some uncredited) — and is probably best remembered as the Eccentric Millionaire in Charlie Chaplin‘s City Lights! The Tramp (Charlie Chaplin): Be careful how you’re driving. Eccentric … Continue reading

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