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Limelight is a 1952 American comedy-drama film written, produced, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin, based on a novella by Chaplin titled Footlights. The score was composed by Chaplin and arranged by Ray Rasch .
A fading comedian and a suicidal ballet dancer find hope and love in this drama, music and romance film by Charles Chaplin. The film features a classic duet with Buster Keaton and a haunting score that won an Oscar for Chaplin.
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- Drama, Music, Romance
- Charles Chaplin
- 1952-10-31
Depressed over her failed dance career, Terry (Claire Bloom) attempts suicide, only to be rescued by Calvero (Charles Chaplin), an impoverished, once-famous stage clown. Calvero revives Terry's ...
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- Charlie Chaplin
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- Charlie Chaplin
Limelight, British sentimental drama film, released in 1952, that was written, directed, and produced by Charlie Chaplin, who was inspired by his experiences as a child and young man performing in music halls. The once-famous clown Calvero (played by Chaplin) is sunk in alcoholic despair.
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A former vaudeville star (Chaplin) befriends a ballerina (Bloom) and faces his past in this poignant film. Featuring a cameo by Buster Keaton, Limelight is a personal and touching work by the legendary director.
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Limelight is a 1952 comedy-drama starring Charlie Chaplin as an old clown who helps a young ballet dancer. Roger Ebert praises Chaplin's performance, his optimism, and his final vaudeville act with Buster Keaton.
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Limelight is a comedy-drama starring Chaplin as a former music hall star who helps a young ballerina with a disability. The film features Buster Keaton, Claire Bloom, and a poignant musical score by Chaplin.
