Limelight
“The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!”
1952•G•2h 17m•7.9•Released
RomanceDramaComedy
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Writer
Charlie Chaplin
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$1M
Languages
English
Studio
Celebrated Productions
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
Production
Company
Celebrated Productions
Company
United Artists
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
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