Limelight

1952    2h 17m    G
Drama, Romance,
8.090%90%79%
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Chaplin's final American film tells the story of a fading music hall comedian's effort to help a despondent ballet dancer learn both to walk and feel confident about life again. The highlight of the film is the classic duet with Chaplin's only real artistic film comedy rival, Buster Keaton.
Directed By
Charlie Chaplin
Written By
Charlie Chaplin
Studio
Celebrated Productions, United Artists

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Cast of Limelight
  • Charlie ChaplinCalvero
  • Claire BloomTerry, a Dancer
  • Nigel BrucePostant, an Impresario
  • Buster KeatonCalvero's Partner
  • Sydney ChaplinNeville
  • Norman LloydBodalink
  • Andre EglevskyDancer
  • Marjorie BennettMrs. Alsop
  • Wheeler DrydenThereza's Doctor
  • Barry BernardJohn Redfern
  • Stapleton KentClaudius
  • Mollie GlessingMaid
  • Harry 'Snub' PollardStreet Musician
  • Geraldine ChaplinLittle Girl in Opening Scene (uncredited)
  • Oona O'Neill ChaplinExtra (uncredited)
  • Edna PurvianceMrs. Parker (uncredited)
  • Colin KennyMusic Hall Performer (uncredited)
  • Cyril DelevantiGriffin - Clown Outside Stage Door (uncredited)
  • Melissa HaydenDancer - Columbine
  • Marion Gray
  • Leonard MudieDr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor
  • James CarlisleMusic Hall Patron (uncredited)
  • Frank HagneyExtra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
  • Charlie HallNewsboy (uncredited)
  • Frank MillsMan in Music Hall Audience (uncredited)
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