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Limelight (1952)

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

  • Oct 16, 1952
  • 2h 17m
  • G

7.9/10

TMDB user score
624 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Limelight is a 1952 romance and drama film directed by Charlie Chaplin. Its leading cast includes Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom and Nigel Bruce. It runs for 2 hours 17 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 17 minutes
Age rating (US)
G
Language
English
Audience signal
7.9/10 from 624 TMDB votes

Trailer

Limelight (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Charlie Chaplin Calvero
  • Claire Bloom Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose
  • Nigel Bruce Postant
  • Buster Keaton Calvero's Partner
  • 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
  • Stapleton Kent Claudius
  • Molly Glessing Maid
  • Leonard Mudie Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor
  • Loyal Underwood Street Musician
  • Harry 'Snub' Pollard Street Musician
  • Julian Ludwig Street Musician
  • Billy Lee Aimone Little Boy (uncredited)

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