clown,ballet dancer,black and white

Limelight (1952)

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The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!

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

Director
Charlie Chaplin
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    Calvero Charlie Chaplin
  • Profile picture of Claire Bloom
    Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose Claire Bloom
  • Profile picture of Nigel Bruce
    Postant Nigel Bruce
  • Profile picture of Buster Keaton
    Calvero's Partner Buster Keaton
  • Profile picture of Sydney Chaplin
    Neville Sydney Chaplin
  • Profile picture of Norman Lloyd
    Bodalink Norman Lloyd
  • Profile picture of Andre Eglevsky
    Dancer - Harlequin Andre Eglevsky
  • Profile picture of Marjorie Bennett
    Mrs. Sybil Alsop Marjorie Bennett

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Keywords

  • clown
  • ballet dancer
  • black and white