Limelight

Limelight

1952
2h 17m
7.9

7.9/10

585 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Budget: $900,000

Revenue: $1,000,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Celebrated Productions United Artists
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date October 16, 1952
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0044837

Cast

Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin

Calvero

Claire Bloom
Claire Bloom

Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose

Nigel Bruce
Nigel Bruce

Postant

Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton

Calvero's Partner

Sydney Chaplin
Sydney Chaplin

Neville

Norman Lloyd
Norman Lloyd

Bodalink

Andre Eglevsky
Andre Eglevsky

Dancer - Harlequin

Melissa Hayden
Melissa Hayden

Dancer - Columbine

Marjorie Bennett
Marjorie Bennett

Mrs. Sybil Alsop

Wheeler Dryden
Wheeler Dryden

Thereza's Doctor

Barry Bernard
Barry Bernard

John Redfern

Stapleton Kent
Stapleton Kent

Claudius

Key Crew

Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Screenplay