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Limelight (1952)

G · 1952-10-23 · 2h 17m · EN
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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.

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Charlie ChaplinDirector
Budget
$900K
Box office
$1M

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Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinCalveroClaire BloomClaire BloomTerry, a DancerNigel BruceNigel BrucePostant, an ImpresarioBuster KeatonBuster KeatonCalvero's PartnerSydney ChaplinSydney ChaplinNevilleNorman LloydNorman LloydBodalinkAndre EglevskyAndre EglevskyDancerMarjorie BennettMarjorie BennettMrs. AlsopMelissa HaydenMelissa HaydenDancerWheeler DrydenWheeler DrydenThereza's DoctorBarry BernardBarry BernardJohn RedfernStapleton KentStapleton KentClaudius

Keywords

ClownBlack and whiteBallet dancer

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Romance · MusicTheme affinityClown · Black And White · Ballet DancerMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance

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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.

How long is Limelight?

Limelight has a runtime of 137 minutes.

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