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City Lights (1931)
CITY LIGHTS
"To the people of this city we donate this monument; 'Peace and Prosperity'." Afternoon. "Did you pick it up, sir?" "Wait for your change, sir." Evening. "Grandma." Night. "Tomorrow the birds will sing." "Be brave! Face life!" "No, I'll end it all!" "I'm cured. You're my friend for life." "We'll go home and get warmed up." "Any news?" "Only that your wife sent for her baggage, sir." "Good!" "Here's to our friendship --" "No, I'll live!" "James - the Rolls-Royce. We'll burn up the town!" Early morning; homeward bound. "Be careful how you're driving." "Am I driving?" "I like your car." "Then keep it, it's yours." "Where's my friend?" "Let him in, he's my guest!" "Let's buy some flowers." "Here's ten dollars." "I haven't any change, sir." "James!" "Take these inside; I'll be right back." "Thank you for your kindness, sir." "May I see you home again?" "Whenever you wish, sir." The sober dawn awakens a different man. "I'm out to everybody!" "Whoever he is, get rid of him!" "-- and then he brought me home in his car." "He must be wealthy." "Yes, but he's more than that." That afternoon. "My friend!" "Come on home, I'll give you a swell party." The party. The morning after. "I'm sailing at noon, so hurry!" "She has a fever and needs careful attention." Determined to help the girl, he found work. FINAL NOTICE Madam: You are owing $22.00 rent. Unless paid by tomorrow morning, we shall take possession. "Grandma, he's coming today!" "Grandma, what's wrong?" "Grandma, I wish you'd meet him; you're never here when he calls." Lunch time. "Have you seen the soap?" "Be back on time!" "To play the part of a gentleman without the millionaire was difficult, but he did his best." VIENNA DOCTOR HAS CURE FOR BLINDNESS Thousands journey from all parts of the world. FREE OPERATION FOR POOR Miraculous Work Of Surgeon Astounds Medical Profession "Wonderful! Then I'll be able to see you." "For me? Read it please." FINAL NOTICE Madam: You are owing $22.00 rent. Unless paid by tomorrow morning, we shall take possession. "Now don't worry, I'll pay it the first thing in the morning." Late. "You're late for the last time!" "Get out!!!" "Do you want to make some easy money?" That night. "Remember, we split fifty-fifty; and you promise you won't hurt me." "Be careful, the boss might hear us." TELEGRAM EDDIE MASON MAIN STREET ARENA GET OUT OF TOWN THE COPS ARE AFTER YOU JIM "I've got to beat it; boss!" "Do you want to fight for a fifty dollar purse?" Winner take all. "You'll fight him!" "That's my lucky rabbit's foot." "Let's take it easy and we'll split fifty-fifty." "Winner take all!" Still hoping to get money for the girl, he wandered the city. Back from Europe. "Now don't worry about the girl, I'll take care of her." "Will a thousand dollars be enough?" "Police! Help!!" "He has been robbed, search that man!" "Where did you get this money?" "Tell him you gave me that money." "Who is this man?" "This is for the rent." "And this is for your eyes." "I must be going." "How can I ever thank you?" "You're not going away?" "For awhile." "But you're coming back!" Autumn. "I'd like to order some flowers." "Why, what's the matter, child?" "Nothing, only I thought he had returned." "I've made a conquest!" "You?" "You can see now?" "Yes, I can see now." THE END |
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