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Virginia Cherrill Filmography

ActressBORN 1908CARTHAGE14 FILMS IN DB

VirginiaCherrill

Known for Acting · City Lights, Cary Grant: A Class Apart, Charlie Chan's Greatest Case

14
FILMS IN DB
$82
TOTAL VALUE
2
PRICED
$41
AVG VALUE
DVD
BEST FORMAT
💎
RAREST RELEASE
City Lights
~$62 · BLU-RAY · 1931
📈
MOST VALUABLE
City Lights
$62 · Est. market value

BIOGRAPHY

Virginia Cherrill, born on April 12, 1908, is perhaps best remembered for her poignant portrayal of the blind flower girl in Charlie Chaplin's iconic silent film, City Lights (1931). This role not only catapulted her into the spotlight but also solidified her place in film history, making City Lights a staple in the collections of classic cinema enthusiasts. Collectors seek out her work not just for the film's artistic significance but also for its rich history, including the tumultuous production process that is detailed in documentaries like Unknown Chaplin. After City Lights, Cherrill appeared in several other films, including the 1931 musical Delicious alongside Janet Gaynor. However, her acting career was relatively brief, ending in 1936 after the film Troubled Waters. Her unique status as a Countess of Jersey adds another layer of intrigue, making her memorabilia particularly desirable among collectors. Cherrill's legacy lives on in the realm of physical media, where her performances continue to inspire admiration and scholarly interest.

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