Limelight

October. 23,1952      G
Rating:
8
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.

Charlie Chaplin as  Calvero
Claire Bloom as  Terry, a Dancer
Nigel Bruce as  Postant, an Impresario
Buster Keaton as  Calvero's Partner
Sydney Chaplin as  Neville
Norman Lloyd as  Bodalink
Andre Eglevsky as  Dancer
Marjorie Bennett as  Mrs. Alsop
Wheeler Dryden as  Thereza's Doctor
Barry Bernard as  John Redfern

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