Limelight
Released
October 16, 1952
Runtime: 2h 17m
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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Cast & Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Calvero
Claire Bloom
Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose
Nigel Bruce
Postant
Buster Keaton
Calvero's Partner
Sydney Chaplin
Neville
Norman Lloyd
Bodalink
Andre Eglevsky
Dancer - Harlequin
Melissa Hayden
Dancer - Columbine
Marjorie Bennett
Mrs. Sybil Alsop
Wheeler Dryden
Thereza's Doctor
Barry Bernard
John Redfern
- SK
Stapleton Kent
Claudius
- MG
Molly Glessing
Maid
Leonard Mudie
Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor
Loyal Underwood
Street Musician
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Street Musician
- JL
Julian Ludwig
Street Musician
- BA
Billy Lee Aimone
Little Boy (uncredited)
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Screenplay
Media
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