

Limelight
DirectorCharlie Chaplin
“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

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
Stapleton Kent
Claudius
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