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City Lights
A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.
The Circus
One of the "Out of the Inkwell" series of silent short films featuring a combination of live action and hand-drawn animation.
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