Limelight (1952)

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1952 · G · 2h 17m

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Other grades: 80.0 (1 viewer)
19522h 17mG
Countries:United States
Languages:EN
Keywords: 1910sAgentAmbulanceAnimal trainerApplauseArms raceBackstageBackstage dramaBallerinaBalletShow moreBallet dancerBanjoBarBeeBeerBig ben londonBlack and whiteBowler hatBreakfastBreaking down a doorBuskerC. chaplin and s. chaplinCemeteryChildChildrenCigar smokingClassical musicClownCoffeeColombineComedianComicComposerCompostCourageCreditorCrippleCriterionCryingDancerDancingDeathDirected by starDoctorDreamDreamingDressing roomDressmakerDrinkDrinkingDrunkennessDyingEating flowerEggEnglandFailed suicideFalling into an orchestra pitFather daughter relationshipFather son relationshipFearFired from the jobFive wivesFlash forwardFlashbackFleaFlowerGarglingGraveyardHappinessHarlequinHarlequinadeHeadless monsterHeart attackHopeHorse and carriageHospitalHusband wife relationshipHysteriaIllnessImaginationJellyfishKindnessLandladyLaundryLegsLetterLimelightLondon englandLonelinessLoveMaidMakeupMan in loveMandolinMarriageMarriage proposalMelancholyMiddlesex englandMidgetMindreaderMirrorMistaken for a prostituteMoneyMother daughter relationshipMusic conductorMusic hallMusic score composed by directorMusicianNightmareOld manOlder man younger woman relationshipOpening nightOrchestraOrchestra pitOrgan grinderParalysisParalyzed legsPartyPawnshopPeep holePhotographPianoPiano playerPlatonic lovePoemPoetryPosing as a married couplePosterPrayerPrima ballerinaProtective malePsychologistPsychosomatic illnessPubPurposeReal life father directs real life daughterReal life father directs real life sonRecovering alcoholicReference to cyrano de bergeracReference to freudReference to johann sebastian bachReference to ludwig van beethovenReference to seven ages of man speechReference to sigmund freudRehearsalRheumatic feverRingmasterSadnessSardineShakespearean quoteSheet musicShynessSister sister relationshipSlapstick comedySoldierStage performanceStreet musicianStreet walkerSuicide attemptTearsTelegramTheatreTheatre audienceTowel stuffed under a doorTragic eventUnemploymentUnited kingdomVaudevilleViolinViolinistVoice over narrationWorm
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.
Celebrated Productions
Celebrated Productions
United Artists
United Artists
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Drama 0
Music 0
Romance 0
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Cast & Crew

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    Charles Chaplin
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    Charles Chaplin
    As Calvero
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    Buster Keaton
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    Julian Ludwig
    As Street Musician
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    Harry Crocker
    As Music Hall Patron (uncredited)
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    Charley Rogers
    As Man in Saloon (uncredited)
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    Charlie Hall
    As Newsboy (uncredited)
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    Norman Lloyd
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    Charles Chaplin
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    Charles Chaplin
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