Limelight
The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!
7.9
614 votes
1952
2h 17m
Romance
Drama
Music
Comedy
Overview
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Top 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 RedfernS
Stapleton Kent
ClaudiusM
Molly Glessing
Maid
Leonard Mudie
Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor
Loyal Underwood
Street Musician
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Street MusicianJ
Julian Ludwig
Street MusicianB
Billy Lee Aimone
Little Boy (uncredited)J
John Alban
Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)B
Benjie Bancroft
Music Hall Patron (uncredited)Details
Status
Released
Release date
October 16, 1952
Budget
$900K
Revenue
$1M
Language
English
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