Limelight (1952) movie poster

Limelight (1952)

"The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 87%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 86% (RT: 88%, MC: 84) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
RomanceDramaMusic

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Runtime
2h 17m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.9/10 (583 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
Metacritic
84
Cast
Charlie Chaplin as Calvero
Claire Bloom as Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose
Nigel Bruce as Postant
Buster Keaton as Calvero's Partner
Sydney Chaplin as Neville
Norman Lloyd as Bodalink
Andre Eglevsky as Dancer - Harlequin
Melissa Hayden as Dancer - Columbine
Yes. 87% of real audiences liked it based on 583 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
Overview
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Charlie Chaplin cited several classic romance films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of Limelight was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Limelight is a 1952 romance, drama, music film directed by Charlie Chaplin. A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life. The film has been rated by 583 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a romance film, Limelight delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Limelight (1952) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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