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Limelight

Limelight

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

19527.92h 17m

Overview

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

Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Written by Charlie Chaplin
Produced by Charlie Chaplin
Box OfficeBudget: $900KRevenue: $1.0M

Top 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

Melissa Hayden

Dancer - Columbine

Marjorie Bennett

Marjorie Bennett

Mrs. Sybil Alsop

Wheeler Dryden

Wheeler Dryden

Thereza's Doctor

Themes & Keywords

clownballet dancerblack and white

About Limelight

Limelight is a romance, drama, music film released in 1952 exploring themes of clown, ballet dancer, black and white. Directed by Charlie Chaplin, it stars Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Nigel Bruce. A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.

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