Limelight (1952)

10/16/1952 (US) • 2h 17m

Romance, Drama, Music

The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Claire Bloom

Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose

Buster Keaton

Calvero's Partner

Norman Lloyd

Bodalink

Andre Eglevsky

Dancer - Harlequin

Melissa Hayden

Dancer - Columbine

Marjorie Bennett

Mrs. Sybil Alsop


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$900,000.00

Revenue

$1,000,000.00

Keywords

clown

ballet dancer

black and white

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