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Limelight (1952)

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

7.9(594)2h 17mOctober 16, 1952

Romance Drama Music Comedy

Charlie Chaplin

Director

Charlie Chaplin

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Overview

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

Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Calvero

Claire Bloom

Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose

Nigel Bruce

Postant

Buster Keaton

Calvero's Partner

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Sydney Chaplin

Neville

Norman Lloyd

Bodalink

Andre Eglevsky

Dancer - Harlequin

Melissa Hayden

Dancer - Columbine

Marjorie Bennett

Mrs. Sybil Alsop

Wheeler Dryden

Thereza's Doctor

Barry Bernard

John Redfern

Leonard Mudie

Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor

Loyal Underwood

Street Musician

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Street Musician

Charles Chaplin, Jr.

Clown (uncredited)

Geraldine Chaplin

Little Girl on Steps (uncredited)

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Status: Released
Original language: English
Release date: October 16, 1952
Budget: $900,000
Revenue: $1,000,000
Production: Celebrated Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America

Keywords

clownballet dancerblack and white

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