He persuaded both of them that life was worth living.Both characters could not "see" him or recognize him for what he was.However, the Tramp functioned as a savior and wish-fulfiller for both of them.For the blind flower girl, he masqueraded as a wealthy duke in her mind, and for the drunk millionaire, the Tramp repeatedly saved the man""s life and provided a congenial friend.This film was made earlier in 1923 during the silent era with Florence Vidor.This film was the first major directing success of George Stevens and it was responsible for inaugurating his career.For weeks, another young Korean War vet in the platoon, former black Corporal Al Melvin (James Edwards) has also been experiencing similar dreams of his confinement in the enemy""s camp.Powers danced during the credits, spoofingSingin"" in the Rain, and emerged from the picture in the recording studio of Quincy Jones (as Himself), and then on the soundstage of Britney Spears (as Herself) performing the music video "Boys" - until her head exploded, revealing that she was a Fembot.