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Limelight

(1952)

October 16, 1952• 2h 17m
79%
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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

Director

Top Billed Cast

CC

Charlie Chaplin

Calvero

CB

Claire Bloom

Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose

NB

Nigel Bruce

Postant

BK

Buster Keaton

Calvero's Partner

SC

Sydney Chaplin

Neville

NL

Norman Lloyd

Bodalink

AE

Andre Eglevsky

Dancer - Harlequin

MH

Melissa Hayden

Dancer - Columbine

MB

Marjorie Bennett

Mrs. Sybil Alsop

WD

Wheeler Dryden

Thereza's Doctor

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