CinemaOSMovie · 1952 · 2h 17m · G
Limelight

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

79%(620)IMDbRomanceDramaComedy

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

Directed byCharlie Chaplin

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
EN
Released
October 16, 1952
Budget
$900,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Studios
United ArtistsCelebrated Productions

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Limelight (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER

Limelight (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Written by
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Produced by
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin

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