Limelight
(1952)
Overview
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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barrymost
⭐ 10/10July 14, 2020
Chaplin's masterpiece about the bittersweet romance between an aging, washed-up comedienne and the suicidal ballet dancer he rescues and takes under his wing is one of the greatest dramas I have ever seen. It's a marvelous turn by Chaplin, who also directed, wrote the story and composed the score. Claire Bloom is simply wonderful as Chaplin's despondent lover. Also notable is the singular teaming of the two Silent Era greats, Chaplin and Buste… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$900,000
Revenue
$1,000,000