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Limelight (1952)
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A fading comedian and a suicidally despondent ballet dancer must look to each other to find meaning and hope in their lives. Director:Charles Chaplin |
137 min - 
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Cast
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| Charles Chaplin | ... | ||
| Claire Bloom | ... |
Thereza
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Nigel Bruce | ... |
Postant
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| Buster Keaton | ... |
Calvero's Partner
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| Sydney Chaplin | ... |
Neville
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| Norman Lloyd | ... |
Bodalink
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Andre Eglevsky | ... |
Dancer
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Melissa Hayden | ... |
Dancer
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Marjorie Bennett | ... |
Mrs. Alsop
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Wheeler Dryden | ... |
Thereza's Doctor
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Barry Bernard | ... |
John Redfern
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Stapleton Kent | ... |
Claudius
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Mollie Glessing | ... |
Maid
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Leonard Mudie | ... |
Dr. Blake
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Loyal Underwood | ... |
Street Musician
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Storyline
Chaplin's final American film tells the story of a fading music hall comedian's effort to help a despondent ballet dancer learn both to walk and feel confident about life again. The highlight of the film is the classic duet with Chaplin's only real artistic film comedy rival, Buster Keaton. Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@execulink.com>
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The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(Argentina) See more »Also Known As:
Candilejas See more »Filming Locations:
RKO-Pathé Studios - 9336 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USACompany Credits
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Technical Specs
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| USA: (initial release) | UK: (London premiere)Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Chaplin sailed to London for the 16 Oct 1952 world premiere, but his re-entry permit was revoked after he left because of suspected Communist Party ties. After showings of "Limelight" in New York and other east coast cities, an anti-Chaplin frenzy caused cancellation of showings in other cities. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: The film begins in the summer of 1914, as the First World War began, but less than a year passes before a newsboy shows a headline "United States Enters War", which didn't happen until April, 1917. Curiously, only one person appears in uniform, despite England being on a war footing. See more »Quotes
Calvero: There's something about working the streets I like. It's the tramp in me I suppose.See more »
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"The glamour of limelight, from which age must pass as youth enters." See more »
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