Watch Limelight (1952) Official Trailer
The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!
7.9 / 10 IMDb October 16, 1952 2h 17m
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Director
Runtime
2h 17m
Release Date
October 16, 1952
Genre
Romance, Drama, Music, Comedy
Status
Released
Budget
$900,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
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
Andre Eglevsky
as Dancer - Harlequin
Melissa Hayden
as Dancer - Columbine
Marjorie Bennett
as Mrs. Sybil Alsop
Wheeler Dryden
as Thereza's Doctor
Barry Bernard
as John Redfern
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Stapleton Kent
as Claudius
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Molly Glessing
as Maid
Leonard Mudie
as Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor
Loyal Underwood
as Street Musician
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as Street Musician
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Julian Ludwig
as Street Musician
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Billy Lee Aimone
as Little Boy (uncredited)
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John Alban
as Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)
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Benjie Bancroft
as Music Hall Patron (uncredited)
Production Companies
Celebrated Productions
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