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Limelight

1952-10-16 · 137 min · ★ 7.9

Romance · Drama · Comedy

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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Directors
Charlie Chaplin
Production companies
Celebrated Productions, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 900,000
Revenue
USD 1,000,000

Top Cast

Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinCalvero
Claire BloomClaire BloomThereza 'Terry' Ambrose
Nigel BruceNigel BrucePostant
Buster KeatonBuster KeatonCalvero's Partner
Sydney ChaplinSydney ChaplinNeville
Norman LloydNorman LloydBodalink
Andre EglevskyAndre EglevskyDancer - Harlequin
Melissa HaydenMelissa HaydenDancer - Columbine
Marjorie BennettMarjorie BennettMrs. Sybil Alsop
Wheeler DrydenWheeler DrydenThereza's Doctor
Barry BernardBarry BernardJohn Redfern
Stapleton KentClaudius
Molly GlessingMaid
Leonard MudieLeonard MudieDr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor
Loyal UnderwoodLoyal UnderwoodStreet Musician
Harry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' PollardStreet Musician
Julian LudwigStreet Musician
Billy Lee AimoneLittle Boy (uncredited)
John AlbanEmpire Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Benjie BancroftMusic Hall Patron (uncredited)

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