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Limelight(1952)
Status: Released
Date: 1952-10-16
79%
576 Votes
Time: 2h 17m
The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!
Overview:
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $900,000.00
Revenue: $1,000,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Celebrated Productions
Movie: Limelight
Top 10 Billed 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
Video Trailer Limelight
Video: Limelight (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Limelight (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Claire Bloom on Charlie Chaplin
Limelight and Cabaret Win Music Awards: 1973 Oscars
Three Reasons: Limelight
All 4 videos
Limelight (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER - Trailer
Claire Bloom on Charlie Chaplin - Featurette
Limelight and Cabaret Win Music Awards: 1973 Oscars - Featurette
Three Reasons: Limelight - Featurette
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