Limelight (1952)

  • G
  • 10/23/1952 (US)
  • Romance, Drama, Music
  • 2h 17m

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

Overview

A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.

Charlie Chaplin

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Charlie Chaplin's headshot

Charlie Chaplin

Calvero
Claire Bloom's headshot

Claire Bloom

Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose
Nigel Bruce's headshot

Nigel Bruce

Postant
Buster Keaton's headshot

Buster Keaton

Calvero's Partner
Sydney Chaplin's headshot

Sydney Chaplin

Neville
Norman Lloyd's headshot

Norman Lloyd

Bodalink
Andre Eglevsky's headshot

Andre Eglevsky

Dancer - Harlequin
Melissa Hayden's headshot

Melissa Hayden

Dancer - Columbine

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