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Chaplin: Limelight

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on BBC Two England

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, once a star, is now only a theatrical memory. Returning home arunK one evening, he fortuitously saves a young ballet dancer from suicide.
Their subsequent friendship alters the course of both their careers.
Chaplin's moving portrait of a once-famous music-hall comedian was the last film he made in America and includes his famous joint appearance with Buster Keaton.
Written, produced and directed by CHARLES CHAPLIN
• FILMS: page 29

Contributors

Unknown:
Buster Keaton.
Directed By:
Charles Chaplin
Calvero Calvero:
Charles Chaplin
Terry:
Claire Bloom
Neville:
Sydney Chaplin
Mr Postant:
Nigel Bruce
Stage manager:
Norman Lloyd
Calvero's partner:
Buster Keaton
Mrs Alsop:
Marjorie Bennett
Street musician:
Snub Pollard
Harlequin:
Andre Eglevsky
Columbine:
Melissa Hayden
Clowns:
Charlie Chaplin
Clowns:
Charles Chaplin Jr
Clowns:
Wheeler Dryden
Source: Radio Times

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