Limelight (1952)
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.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Romance, Drama, Music
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date: October 16, 1952
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
Screenplay
- Charlie Chaplin (Original Story)
- Charlie Chaplin (Screenplay)
Music: Charlie Chaplin
Cinematography: Karl Struss
Editing: Joe Inge
Production: Celebrated Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $900,000
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Keywords
clown, ballet dancer, black and white
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Limelight about?
- A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
- Who directed Limelight?
- Limelight was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
- Who stars in Limelight?
- Limelight stars Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Nigel Bruce, Buster Keaton, Sydney Chaplin, Norman Lloyd.
- How long is Limelight?
- Limelight has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- What genre is Limelight?
- Limelight is a Romance, Drama, Music film.
- What is the budget of Limelight?
- Limelight had a budget of $900,000.
- How much did Limelight gross?
- Limelight grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Limelight produced?
- Limelight was produced in United States of America.