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United Artists Press Photo - Charlie Chaplin in City Lights — Iconic Street Scene — Window Comic
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United Artists Press Photo - Charlie Chaplin in City Lights — Iconic Street Scene — Window Comic

Rare original vintage press photograph from 1931 featuring Charlie Chaplin in his immortal role as The Tramp from the masterpiece City Lights. The image captures a classic street gag moment, with Chaplin interacting with a newspaper boy in front of a tobacconist shop — a quintessential example of his visual comedy and social observation. This is an authentic editorial press print, distributed during the original theatrical run of City Lights. The reverse retains the original typed press caption, identifying the film, scene context, and distribution by United Artists, along with period newsroom markings. Press Caption (reverse, summary) “Charlie Chaplin in ‘City Lights’ at the Dominion Theatre — shortly reaching its 250th performance and fourth month of showing — the longest picture run of the year.” — United Artists / Robb Lawson, Wardour Street, London Details • Year: 1931 • Film: City Lights • Subject: Charlie Chaplin as The Tramp • Studio / Distributor: United Artists • Photographic process: Original gelatin silver press photograph • Format: Vintage editorial press print • Dimensions: approx. 24 × 19 cm Backside / Provenance • Original typed United Artists press caption • “WINDOW COMIC” editorial stamp (1931) • Handwritten newsroom notes and handling marks • Clear evidence of original cinema publicity use Condition • Good vintage press condition • Visible handling wear, light creases, surface marks, and edge wear consistent with press use • Image remains strong, readable, and highly displayable

No. 100203704

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United Artists Press Photo - Charlie Chaplin in City Lights — Iconic Street Scene — Window Comic

United Artists Press Photo - Charlie Chaplin in City Lights — Iconic Street Scene — Window Comic

Rare original vintage press photograph from 1931 featuring Charlie Chaplin in his immortal role as The Tramp from the masterpiece City Lights.
The image captures a classic street gag moment, with Chaplin interacting with a newspaper boy in front of a tobacconist shop — a quintessential example of his visual comedy and social observation.

This is an authentic editorial press print, distributed during the original theatrical run of City Lights. The reverse retains the original typed press caption, identifying the film, scene context, and distribution by United Artists, along with period newsroom markings.

Press Caption (reverse, summary)

“Charlie Chaplin in ‘City Lights’ at the Dominion Theatre — shortly reaching its 250th performance and fourth month of showing — the longest picture run of the year.”
— United Artists / Robb Lawson, Wardour Street, London

Details
• Year: 1931
• Film: City Lights
• Subject: Charlie Chaplin as The Tramp
• Studio / Distributor: United Artists
• Photographic process: Original gelatin silver press photograph
• Format: Vintage editorial press print
• Dimensions: approx. 24 × 19 cm

Backside / Provenance
• Original typed United Artists press caption
• “WINDOW COMIC” editorial stamp (1931)
• Handwritten newsroom notes and handling marks
• Clear evidence of original cinema publicity use

Condition
• Good vintage press condition
• Visible handling wear, light creases, surface marks, and edge wear consistent with press use
• Image remains strong, readable, and highly displayable

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