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Limelight

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Comedy drama starring Charles Chaplin and Claire Bloom and featuring Buster Keaton.

Calvero, a former music-hall star, is living in poverty. One evening, he stops a young dancer from committing suicide. Their subsequent friendship alters the course of their careers.
(1952, U) (BW) (S)
Films: pp 60-66 ****

Contributors

Director:
Charles Chaplin
Calvero:
Charles Chaplin
Terry:
Claire Bloom
Postant:
Nigel Bruce
Piano accompanist:
Buster Keaton
Neville:
Sydney Chaplin
Bodalink:
Norman Lloyd
Harlequin:
Andre Eglevsky
Columbine:
Melissa Hayden
Clown:
Charles Chaplin Jr
Clown:
Wheeler Dryden
Mrs Alsop:
Marjorie Bennett
Source: Radio Times

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