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Limelight

Two struggling artists, a comedian and a ballet dancer, form an unlikely bond as they face the challenges of their craft and search for meaning in their lives.

In this poignant film, a struggling music hall comedian takes on the challenge of helping a ballet dancer regain her confidence and learn to walk again, leading to a heartwarming and hilarious duet with his rival, Buster Keaton.

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Info about Limelight

Studio(s): Celebrated Productions, United Artists

Originally Released: United States, Oct 23, 1952

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $11,096.00

Budget: $900,000.00

Genres:Drama, Music, Comedy

Main Cast

Claire BloomClaire BloomThereza 'Terry' Ambrose
Nigel BruceNigel BrucePostant
Buster KeatonBuster KeatonCalvero's Partner
Sydney ChaplinSydney ChaplinNeville
Norman LloydNorman LloydBodalink
Andre EglevskyAndre EglevskyDancer - Harlequin
Melissa HaydenMelissa HaydenDancer - Columbine
Marjorie BennettMarjorie BennettMrs. Sybil Alsop
Wheeler DrydenWheeler DrydenThereza's Doctor
Barry BernardBarry BernardJohn Redfern
Stapleton KentStapleton KentClaudius
Molly GlessingMolly GlessingMaid
Leonard MudieLeonard MudieDr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor
Loyal UnderwoodLoyal UnderwoodStreet Musician
Harry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' PollardStreet Musician
John AlbanJohn AlbanEmpire Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Benjie BancroftBenjie BancroftMusic Hall Patron (uncredited)
Ray BeltramRay BeltramActor Backstage (uncredited)
Paul BradleyPaul BradleyEmpire Theatre Patron (uncredited)
James CarlisleJames CarlisleMusic Hall Patron (uncredited)
Charles Chaplin, Jr.Charles Chaplin, Jr.Clown (uncredited)
Geraldine ChaplinGeraldine ChaplinLittle Girl on Steps (uncredited)
Josephine ChaplinJosephine ChaplinChild on Steps (uncredited)
Michael ChaplinMichael ChaplinChild on Steps (uncredited)
Oona O'Neill ChaplinOona O'Neill ChaplinExtra (uncredited)
Bud CokesBud CokesMusic Hall Patron (uncredited)
Harry CrockerHarry CrockerMusic Hall Patron (uncredited)
Oliver CrossOliver CrossMusic Hall Patron (uncredited)
Billy CurtisBilly CurtisMidget in Agent's Office (uncredited)
Jack DeeryJack DeeryEmissary - Dress Circle (uncredited)
Cyril DelevantiCyril DelevantiGriffin - Clown Outside Stage Door (uncredited)
Tim DurantTim DurantMusic Hall Patron (uncredited)
Dorothy FordDorothy FordPatrician Lady in Dress Circle (uncredited)
Rudy GermaneRudy GermaneEmpire Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Marion GrayMarion GrayEmpire Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Frank HagneyFrank HagneyExtra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
Charlie HallCharlie HallNewsboy (uncredited)
Stuart HallStuart HallReception Guest (uncredited)
Sam HarrisSam HarrisSocialite (uncredited)
Stuart HolmesStuart HolmesDinner Guest (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempPub Extra (uncredited)
Colin KennyColin KennyMusic Hall Performer (uncredited)
Judy LandonJudy LandonExtra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
Billy LeeBilly LeeLittle Boy (uncredited)
Maurice MarksMaurice MarksStagehand (uncredited)
Harold MillerHarold MillerDinner Guest (uncredited)
Frank MillsFrank MillsMan in Music Hall Audience (uncredited)
Sherry MorelandSherry MorelandExtra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
George NardelliGeorge NardelliEmpire Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Milicent PatrickMilicent PatrickExtra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
Jack PerryJack PerryStagehand (uncredited)
Edna PurvianceEdna PurvianceMrs. Parker (uncredited)
Charley RogersCharley RogersMan in Saloon (uncredited)
Elizabeth RootElizabeth RootExtra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
Valerie VernonValerie VernonExtra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
Eric WiltonEric WiltonMajor Domo at Dinner (uncredited)
Florence WixFlorence WixReception Guest (uncredited)
Charles ChaplinCharles ChaplinCalvero

Creators

Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinDirector, Screenplay

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Limelight (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER

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