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Limelight (1952)

16/10/1952 (GB)
Romance, Drama, Music
2h 17m

The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!

Overview

A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.

  • Charlie ChaplinDirector, Screenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $900,000

  • Revenue

    $1,000,000

Keywords

  • clown
  • ballet dancer
  • black and white
  • criterion

Top Billed Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Calvero

Claire Bloom

Claire Bloom

Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose

Nigel Bruce

Nigel Bruce

Postant

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

Calvero's Partner

Sydney Chaplin

Sydney Chaplin

Neville

Norman Lloyd

Norman Lloyd

Bodalink

Andre Eglevsky

Andre Eglevsky

Dancer - Harlequin

Melissa Hayden

Dancer - Columbine

Marjorie Bennett

Marjorie Bennett

Mrs. Sybil Alsop

Wheeler Dryden

Wheeler Dryden

Thereza's Doctor

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