Limelight (1952)
Limelight is a 1952 romance movie directed by Charlie Chaplin, with a running time of 2h 17m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom and Nigel Bruce.
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Where to watch Limelight
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Watch free: Kanopy
Official site
http://www.charliechaplin.com/biography/articles/7-Limelight
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin as Calvero
- Claire Bloom as Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose
- Nigel Bruce as Postant
- Buster Keaton as Calvero's Partner
- Sydney Chaplin as Neville
- Norman Lloyd as Bodalink
- Andre Eglevsky as Dancer - Harlequin
- Melissa Hayden as Dancer - Columbine
- Marjorie Bennett as Mrs. Sybil Alsop
- Wheeler Dryden as Thereza's Doctor
- Barry Bernard as John Redfern
- Stapleton Kent as Claudius
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