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Celebrated Productions & United Artists present

Limelight

directed by Charlie Chaplin

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

19522h 17mGRomance

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Celebrated Productions & United Artists present

Limelight

directed by Charlie Chaplin

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

19522h 17mGRomance

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§ Synopsis

Romance · Drama · Music · Comedy

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

§ Keywords

what it's about

clown ballet dancer black and white

§ Crew

behind the camera

Director

Charlie Chaplin

Screenplay

Charlie Chaplin

Cinematography

Music

Charlie Chaplin

§ Cast

8 of 40

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Claire Bloom

as Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose

Nigel Bruce

Buster Keaton

as Calvero's Partner

Sydney Chaplin

Norman Lloyd

Andre Eglevsky

as Dancer - Harlequin

Melissa Hayden

as Dancer - Columbine

§ Where to watch

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