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Limelight

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

1952 · G · 2h 17m

Directed by Charlie Chaplin

7.9

TMDB audience score
624 votes, out of 10

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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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  • Fandango At Home

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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)