Limelight
The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!
1952•2h 17m•7.9/10
RomanceDramaMusicComedy
Ratings
🎬TMDb
7.9/10(614)
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Production
Celebrated Productions, United Artists
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
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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)
John Alban
Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Benjie Bancroft
Music Hall Patron (uncredited)
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