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Limelight

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

★ 7.9 1952 137 min G RomanceDramaMusicComedy

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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ERA & CONTEXT

Limelight in its release era

Released in 1952, Limelight sits inside the 1950s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1952-10-16
Rating
G
TMDB score
7.9/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Celebrated Productions, United Artists

People behind the title

DirectorCharlie ChaplinWriterCharlie ChaplinCastCharlie ChaplinCastClaire BloomCastNigel BruceCastBuster KeatonCastSydney Chaplin

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Topicsclownballet dancerblack and white

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