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Limelight
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Limelight

1952
2h 17m
Romance
Drama
Music

Status

Released

Release

1952

Runtime

2h 17m

Where to Watch

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Storyline

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

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

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 17m
Oct 16, 1952
Digital Release
Jun 16, 2025
Languages
English
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Production
Celebrated Productions
Celebrated Productions
United Artists
United Artists
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

70 Cast Members

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

Claudius

Molly Glessing

Maid

Leonard Mudie

Leonard Mudie

Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor

Loyal Underwood

Loyal Underwood

Street Musician

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Street Musician

Julian Ludwig

Street Musician

Billy Lee Aimone

Little Boy (uncredited)

John Alban

Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Benjie Bancroft

Music Hall Patron (uncredited)

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