Limelight (1952)
The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!
- Released
- Runtime 2h 17m
- Director Charlie Chaplin
- Genres Comedy Drama Music Romance
- Rating 7.9/10 (615 votes)
Synopsis
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Cast
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Charlie Chaplin
as Calvero
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Claire Bloom
as Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose
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Nigel Bruce
as Postant
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Buster Keaton
as Calvero's Partner
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Sydney Chaplin
as Neville
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Norman Lloyd
as Bodalink
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Andre Eglevsky
as Dancer - Harlequin
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Melissa Hayden
as Dancer - Columbine
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Marjorie Bennett
as Mrs. Sybil Alsop
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Wheeler Dryden
as Thereza's Doctor
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Barry Bernard
as John Redfern
- Stapleton Kent as Claudius
- Molly Glessing as Maid
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Leonard Mudie
as Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor
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Loyal Underwood
as Street Musician
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Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as Street Musician
- Julian Ludwig as Street Musician
- Billy Lee Aimone as Little Boy (uncredited)
Crew
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Charlie Chaplin
Director
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Karl Struss
Director of Photography
- Joe Inge Editor
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Charlie Chaplin
Original Music Composer
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Charlie Chaplin
Producer
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Charlie Chaplin
Screenplay
