Romance ·Drama ·Music · United States of America · 1952 · 2h 17m

Limelight

Limelight poster
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Cast
Charlie Chaplin as Calvero Claire Bloom as Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose Nigel Bruce as Postant Buster Keaton as Calvero's Partner Sydney Chaplin as Neville Norman Lloyd as Bodalink
Crew
Karl Struss — Director of Photography Joe Inge — Editor Charlie Chaplin — Original Music Composer Charlie Chaplin — Screenplay Charlie Chaplin — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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

Trailer Limelight — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
clownballet dancerblack and white
Key Collaborators
Charlie Chaplin Director Karl Struss Director of Photography Joe Inge Editor Charlie Chaplin Original Music Composer Charlie Chaplin Screenplay Charlie Chaplin Producer
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