
Limelight
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In this poignant drama, Charles Chaplin stars as Calvero, a once-famous music hall comedian who has fallen on hard times. The story unfolds as he saves a young dancer, played by Claire Bloom, from a suicide attempt and helps her regain her confidence and career. The film explores themes of redemption, the passage of time, and the enduring spirit of performance. Notably, it features a rare on-screen collaboration between Chaplin and Buster Keaton. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Score. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:2h 17min
Views:467
Release:1952
Release Date:1952-10-23
Genre:Best Music, Drama, Music, Romance, Showbiz
Director:Charles Chaplin
Actors:Andre Eglevsky, Barry Bernard, Buster Keaton, Charles Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Marjorie Bennett, Melissa Hayden, Nigel Bruce, Norman Lloyd, Sydney Chaplin, Wheeler Dryden
Country:United States of America
Company:Charles Chaplin Productions
Awards:Won 1 Oscar, 7 wins & 4 nominations total
Worldwide Gross:$9,291
TMDB:7.9
Rotten Tomatoes:88%
FilmAffinity:8.2
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