Limelight

Limelight

19522hr 17min
critics rating 88%88%
audience rating 90%90%

In the dazzling world of "Limelight," the spotlight shines on a once-great music hall comedian whose laughter has faded into the echoes of time. When he crosses paths with a troubled ballet dancer on the brink of giving up, their unlikely bond becomes a beacon of hope in a world dimmed by despair. As they waltz through the cobblestone streets of London, their journey unfolds like a delicate dance between laughter and tears, paving the way for redemption and rediscovery.

Step into a realm where the art of comedy meets the grace of ballet, where dreams are mended and hearts find solace in each other's brokenness. "Limelight" is a cinematic masterpiece that weaves together the threads of resilience, friendship, and the enduring power of human connection. Join this unforgettable duo as they twirl through the streets of yesteryear, reminding us all that sometimes, the greatest performances happen offstage.

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Cast

Geraldine Chaplin

Little Girl on Steps (uncredited)

Geraldine Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Buster Keaton

Calvero's Partner

Buster Keaton

Norman Lloyd

Bodalink

Norman Lloyd

Claire Bloom

Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose

Claire Bloom

Cap Somers

Music Hall Patron (uncredited)

Cap Somers

Marjorie Bennett

Mrs. Sybil Alsop

Marjorie Bennett

Nigel Bruce

Charlie Hall

Newsboy (uncredited)

Charlie Hall

Billy Curtis

Midget in Agent's Office (uncredited)

Billy Curtis

Paul Bradley

Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Paul Bradley

Michael Chaplin

Child on Steps (uncredited)

Michael Chaplin

Sydney Chaplin

Kenner G. Kemp

Pub Extra (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

Leonard Mudie

Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor

Leonard Mudie

Edna Purviance

Mrs. Parker (uncredited)

Edna Purviance

Stuart Holmes

Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Stuart Holmes

Sam Harris

Socialite (uncredited)

Sam Harris

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Street Musician

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Dorothy Ford

Patrician Lady in Dress Circle (uncredited)

Dorothy Ford

Josephine Chaplin

Child on Steps (uncredited)

Josephine Chaplin

Cyril Delevanti

Griffin - Clown Outside Stage Door (uncredited)

Cyril Delevanti

John Barton

Music Hall Patron (uncredited)

John Barton

Harold Miller

Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Harold Miller

Oona O'Neill Chaplin

Extra (uncredited)

Oona O'Neill Chaplin

Frank Hagney

Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)

Frank Hagney

Frank Mills

Man in Music Hall Audience (uncredited)

Frank Mills

Jack Deery

Emissary - Dress Circle (uncredited)

Jack Deery

Florence Wix

Reception Guest (uncredited)

Florence Wix

John Alban

Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)

John Alban

Victor Romito

Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Victor Romito

Wheeler Dryden

Thereza's Doctor

Wheeler Dryden

Benjie Bancroft

Music Hall Patron (uncredited)

Benjie Bancroft

Sherry Moreland

Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)

Sherry Moreland

Charley Rogers

Man in Saloon (uncredited)

Charley Rogers

Rudy Germane

Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Rudy Germane

Charles Chaplin, Jr.

Clown (uncredited)

Charles Chaplin, Jr.

Judy Landon

Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)

Judy Landon

Billy Lee

Little Boy (uncredited)

Billy Lee

Harry Crocker

Music Hall Patron (uncredited)

Harry Crocker

Barry Bernard

John Redfern

Barry Bernard

Tim Durant

Music Hall Patron (uncredited)

Tim Durant

Maurice Marks

Stagehand (uncredited)

Maurice Marks

Jack Perry

Stagehand (uncredited)

Jack Perry

Andre Eglevsky

Dancer - Harlequin

Andre Eglevsky

José Portugal

Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)

José Portugal

Loyal Underwood

Street Musician

Loyal Underwood

George Nardelli

Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)

George Nardelli

Oliver Cross

Music Hall Patron (uncredited)

Oliver Cross

Colin Kenny

Music Hall Performer (uncredited)

Colin Kenny

Eric Wilton

Major Domo at Dinner (uncredited)

Eric Wilton

Melissa Hayden

Dancer - Columbine

Melissa Hayden

Jimmie Horan

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Jimmie Horan

Stuart Hall

Reception Guest (uncredited)

Stuart Hall

Marion Gray

Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Marion Gray

Stapleton Kent

Claudius

Stapleton Kent

Gus Taillon

Derelict (uncredited)

Gus Taillon

Perk Lazelle

Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Perk Lazelle

Paul Ravel

Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Paul Ravel

Tom Ferrandini

Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Tom Ferrandini

Elizabeth Root

Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)

Elizabeth Root

James Carlisle

Music Hall Patron (uncredited)

James Carlisle

Bud Cokes

Music Hall Patron (uncredited)

Bud Cokes

Ray Beltram

Actor Backstage (uncredited)

Ray Beltram

Molly Glessing

Julian Ludwig

Street Musician

Julian Ludwig

Curt Furberg

Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Curt Furberg

Milicent Patrick

Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)

Milicent Patrick

Valerie Vernon

Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)

Valerie Vernon

Billy Lee Aimone

Little Boy (uncredited)

Billy Lee Aimone