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Limelight

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

1952 · 2h 17m · 7.9 on TMDB

G

Romance Drama Music Comedy

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

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

Barry Bernard

Barry Bernard

John Redfern

Stapleton Kent

Claudius

Awards

Best Film · 1952nomineeBAFTA

Production

Celebrated Productions United Artists

Directed by

Charlie Chaplin

Where to watch

Max
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Kanopy

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Released: October 16, 1952
Budget: $900K
Box office: $1M

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