Limelight

Directed by Charlie Chaplin
G
October 31, 1952    2h 17m    Box Office: $1MDrama, Romance,
8.088%90%7.9
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.
  • Charlie ChaplinCalvero / Director / Producer / Original Music Composer / Original Story
  • Claire BloomThereza 'Terry' Ambrose
  • Nigel BrucePostant
  • Buster KeatonCalvero's Partner
  • Sydney ChaplinNeville
  • Norman LloydBodalink
  • Andre EglevskyDancer - Harlequin
  • Melissa HaydenDancer - Columbine
  • Marjorie BennettMrs. Sybil Alsop
  • Wheeler DrydenThereza's Doctor / Production Assistant
  • Barry BernardJohn Redfern
  • Stapleton KentClaudius
  • Molly GlessingMaid
  • Leonard MudieDr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor
  • Loyal UnderwoodStreet Musician
  • Harry 'Snub' PollardStreet Musician
  • Julian LudwigStreet Musician
  • Billy Lee AimoneLittle Boy (uncredited)
  • John AlbanEmpire Theatre Patron (uncredited)
  • Benjie BancroftMusic Hall Patron (uncredited)

Limelight Ratings & Reviews

  • abr782February 7, 2026
    A great movie, but even better when you consider this movie is over 70 years old!! A true cinematic gem.
  • alexnoaholdmateDecember 22, 2025
    The best film Chaplin made in twenty years, and clearly - in many ways, at least - partly autobiographical.

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