Poster of Limelight

Limelight

Plot: A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Release Date: Thursday, October 23 1952
72 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Charlie ChaplinCharlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin was
63 in Limelight
as 'Calvero'.
Tue, Apr 16 1889 –
Sun, Dec 25 1977
Portrait of Claire BloomClaire Bloom
Claire Bloom was
21 in Limelight
as 'Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose'.
Sun, Feb 15 1931
Portrait of Nigel BruceNigel Bruce
Nigel Bruce was
57 in Limelight
as 'Postant'.
Sun, Feb 03 1895 –
Thu, Oct 08 1953
Portrait of Buster KeatonBuster Keaton
Buster Keaton was
57 in Limelight
as 'Calvero's Partner'.
Thu, Oct 03 1895 –
Tue, Feb 01 1966
Portrait of Sydney ChaplinSydney Chaplin
Sydney Chaplin was
26 in Limelight
as 'Neville'.
Wed, Mar 31 1926 –
Tue, Mar 03 2009
Portrait of Norman LloydNorman Lloyd
Norman Lloyd was
37 in Limelight
as 'Bodalink'.
Sun, Nov 08 1914 –
Mon, May 10 2021
Portrait of Andre EglevskyAndre Eglevsky
Andre Eglevsky was
34 in Limelight
as 'Dancer - Harlequin'.
Fri, Dec 21 1917 –
Sun, Dec 04 1977
Portrait of Melissa HaydenMelissa Hayden
Melissa Hayden was
29 in Limelight
as 'Dancer - Columbine'.
Wed, Apr 25 1923 –
Wed, Aug 09 2006
Portrait of Marjorie BennettMarjorie Bennett
Marjorie Bennett was
56 in Limelight
as 'Mrs. Sybil Alsop'.
Tue, Jan 14 1896 –
Mon, Jun 14 1982
Portrait of Wheeler DrydenWheeler Dryden
Wheeler Dryden was
60 in Limelight
as 'Thereza's Doctor'.
Tue, Aug 30 1892 –
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Portrait of Barry BernardBarry Bernard
Barry Bernard was
53 in Limelight
as 'John Redfern'.
Wed, Oct 04 1899 –
Sat, Jun 24 1978
Portrait of Stapleton KentStapleton Kent
Stapleton Kent was
>> in Limelight
as 'Claudius'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Molly GlessingMolly Glessing
Molly Glessing was
61 in Limelight
as 'Maid'.
Sun, Jun 28 1891 –
Fri, Apr 30 1971
Portrait of Leonard MudieLeonard Mudie
Leonard Mudie was
69 in Limelight
as 'Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor'.
Wed, Apr 11 1883 –
Wed, Apr 14 1965
Portrait of Loyal UnderwoodLoyal Underwood
Loyal Underwood was
59 in Limelight
as 'Street Musician'.
Sun, Aug 06 1893 –
Fri, Sep 30 1966
Portrait of Harry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' Pollard
Harry 'Snub' Pollard was
62 in Limelight
as 'Street Musician'.
Fri, Nov 08 1889 –
Fri, Jan 19 1962
Portrait of Julian LudwigJulian Ludwig
Julian Ludwig was
>> in Limelight
as 'Street Musician'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Billy Lee AimoneBilly Lee Aimone
Billy Lee Aimone was
>> in Limelight
as 'Little Boy (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John AlbanJohn Alban
John Alban was
49 in Limelight
as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 02 1903 –
Wed, Aug 09 1978
Portrait of Benjie BancroftBenjie Bancroft
Benjie Bancroft was
>> in Limelight
as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John BartonJohn Barton
John Barton was
54 in Limelight
as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 12 1898 –
Thu, Nov 30 1978
Portrait of Ray BeltramRay Beltram
Ray Beltram was
>> in Limelight
as 'Actor Backstage (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul BradleyPaul Bradley
Paul Bradley was
51 in Limelight
as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 26 1901 –
Fri, Jun 18 1999
Portrait of James CarlisleJames Carlisle
James Carlisle was
70 in Limelight
as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 15 1882 –
Sun, Jan 03 1954
Portrait of Charles Chaplin, Jr.Charles Chaplin, Jr.
Charles Chaplin, Jr. was
27 in Limelight
as 'Clown (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 05 1925 –
Wed, Mar 20 1968
Portrait of Geraldine ChaplinGeraldine Chaplin
Geraldine Chaplin was
8 in Limelight
as 'Little Girl on Steps (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 31 1944
Portrait of Josephine ChaplinJosephine Chaplin
Josephine Chaplin was
3 in Limelight
as 'Child on Steps (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 28 1949 –
Thu, Jul 13 2023
Portrait of Michael ChaplinMichael Chaplin
Michael Chaplin was
6 in Limelight
as 'Child on Steps (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 07 1946
Portrait of Oona O'Neill ChaplinOona O'Neill Chaplin
Oona O'Neill Chaplin was
27 in Limelight
as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 14 1925 –
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Portrait of Bud CokesBud Cokes
Bud Cokes was
36 in Limelight
as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 26 1916 –
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Portrait of Harry CrockerHarry Crocker
Harry Crocker was
59 in Limelight
as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jul 01 1893 –
Fri, May 23 1958
Portrait of Oliver CrossOliver Cross
Oliver Cross was
58 in Limelight
as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 18 1894 –
Fri, Feb 19 1971
Portrait of Billy CurtisBilly Curtis
Billy Curtis was
43 in Limelight
as 'Midget in Agent's Office (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 27 1909 –
Wed, Nov 09 1988
Portrait of Jack DeeryJack Deery
Jack Deery was
60 in Limelight
as 'Emissary - Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 31 1892 –
Wed, May 05 1965
Portrait of Cyril DelevantiCyril Delevanti
Cyril Delevanti was
63 in Limelight
as 'Griffin - Clown Outside Stage Door (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 22 1889 –
Sat, Dec 13 1975
Portrait of Tim DurantTim Durant
Tim Durant was
>> in Limelight
as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom FerrandiniTom Ferrandini
Tom Ferrandini was
50 in Limelight
as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 28 1901 –
Fri, Nov 19 1971
Portrait of Dorothy FordDorothy Ford
Dorothy Ford was
30 in Limelight
as 'Patrician Lady in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 03 1922 –
Fri, Oct 15 2010
Portrait of Curt FurbergCurt Furberg
Curt Furberg was
>> in Limelight
as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rudy GermaneRudy Germane
Rudy Germane was
42 in Limelight
as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 24 1910 –
Fri, Mar 28 1997
Portrait of Marion GrayMarion Gray
Marion Gray was
>> in Limelight
as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank HagneyFrank Hagney
Frank Hagney was
68 in Limelight
as 'Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 20 1884 –
Mon, Jun 25 1973
Portrait of Charlie HallCharlie Hall
Charlie Hall was
53 in Limelight
as 'Newsboy (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 18 1899 –
Mon, Dec 07 1959
Portrait of Stuart HallStuart Hall
Stuart Hall was
49 in Limelight
as 'Reception Guest (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 09 1903 –
Sat, Jun 02 1990
Portrait of Sam HarrisSam Harris
Sam Harris was
75 in Limelight
as 'Socialite (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 11 1877 –
Wed, Oct 22 1969
Portrait of Stuart HolmesStuart Holmes
Stuart Holmes was
68 in Limelight
as 'Dinner Guest (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 09 1884 –
Wed, Dec 29 1971
Portrait of Jimmie HoranJimmie Horan
Jimmie Horan was
45 in Limelight
as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 23 1907 –
Thu, May 04 1967
Portrait of Kenner G. KempKenner G. Kemp
Kenner G. Kemp was
44 in Limelight
as 'Pub Extra (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 03 1908 –
Mon, May 13 1985
Portrait of Colin KennyColin Kenny
Colin Kenny was
63 in Limelight
as 'Music Hall Performer (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 03 1888 –
Mon, Dec 02 1968
Portrait of Judy LandonJudy Landon
Judy Landon was
>> in Limelight
as 'Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Perk LazellePerk Lazelle
Perk Lazelle was
45 in Limelight
as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 25 1907 –
Thu, Jan 27 2000
Portrait of Billy LeeBilly Lee
Billy Lee was
23 in Limelight
as 'Little Boy (uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 12 1929 –
Fri, Nov 17 1989
Portrait of Maurice MarksMaurice Marks
Maurice Marks was
33 in Limelight
as 'Stagehand (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 06 1918 –
Mon, Dec 11 2017
Portrait of Harold MillerHarold Miller
Harold Miller was
58 in Limelight
as 'Dinner Guest (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 31 1894 –
Tue, Jul 18 1972
Portrait of Frank MillsFrank Mills
Frank Mills was
61 in Limelight
as 'Man in Music Hall Audience (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 26 1891 –
Sat, Aug 18 1973
Portrait of Sherry MorelandSherry Moreland
Sherry Moreland was
30 in Limelight
as 'Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 16 1922 –
Fri, Feb 24 1995
Portrait of George NardelliGeorge Nardelli
George Nardelli was
>> in Limelight
as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Milicent PatrickMilicent Patrick
Milicent Patrick was
36 in Limelight
as 'Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 11 1915 –
Tue, Feb 24 1998
Portrait of Jack PerryJack Perry
Jack Perry was
57 in Limelight
as 'Stagehand (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 07 1895 –
Thu, Oct 07 1971
Portrait of José PortugalJosé Portugal
José Portugal was
44 in Limelight
as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 04 1908 –
Sat, Dec 25 1976
Portrait of Edna PurvianceEdna Purviance
Edna Purviance was
57 in Limelight
as 'Mrs. Parker (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 19 1895 –
Sat, Jan 11 1958
Portrait of Paul RavelPaul Ravel
Paul Ravel was
>> in Limelight
as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charley RogersCharley Rogers
Charley Rogers was
65 in Limelight
as 'Man in Saloon (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 13 1887 –
Thu, Dec 20 1956
Portrait of Victor RomitoVictor Romito
Victor Romito was
44 in Limelight
as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 11 1908 –
Tue, May 13 1980
Portrait of Elizabeth RootElizabeth Root
Elizabeth Root was
>> in Limelight
as 'Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cap SomersCap Somers
Cap Somers was
59 in Limelight
as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 27 1893 –
Fri, Sep 18 1970
Portrait of Gus TaillonGus Taillon
Gus Taillon was
>> in Limelight
as 'Derelict (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Valerie VernonValerie Vernon
Valerie Vernon was
>> in Limelight
as 'Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric WiltonEric Wilton
Eric Wilton was
69 in Limelight
as 'Major Domo at Dinner (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 06 1882 –
Sat, Feb 23 1957
Portrait of Florence WixFlorence Wix
Florence Wix was
69 in Limelight
as 'Reception Guest (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 16 1883 –
Fri, Nov 23 1956

Crew

Portrait of Charlie ChaplinCharlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin was
63 in Limelight
as 'Original Story, Producer, Original Music Composer, Director, Screenplay, Choreographer'
Tue, Apr 16 1889 –
Sun, Dec 25 1977
Portrait of Karl StrussKarl Struss
Karl Struss was
65 in Limelight
as 'Director of Photography'
Tue, Nov 30 1886 –
Wed, Dec 16 1981
Portrait of Robert AldrichRobert Aldrich
Robert Aldrich was
34 in Limelight
as 'Assistant Director'
Fri, Aug 09 1918 –
Mon, Dec 05 1983
Portrait of Jack VerneJack Verne
Jack Verne was
>> in Limelight
as 'Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe IngeJoe Inge
Joe Inge was
>> in Limelight
as 'Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward PhillipsEdward Phillips
Edward Phillips was
>> in Limelight
as 'Assistant Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harold E. McGhanHarold E. McGhan
Harold E. McGhan was
>> in Limelight
as 'Sound Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Russell GarciaRussell Garcia
Russell Garcia was
>> in Limelight
as 'Music Arranger, Orchestrator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Larry RussellLarry Russell
Larry Russell was
>> in Limelight
as 'Music Arranger'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray RaschRay Rasch
Ray Rasch was
>> in Limelight
as 'Music Arranger'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andre EglevskyAndre Eglevsky
Andre Eglevsky was
34 in Limelight
as 'Choreographer'
Fri, Dec 21 1917 –
Sun, Dec 04 1977
Portrait of Harry CrockerHarry Crocker
Harry Crocker was
59 in Limelight
as 'Unit Publicist'
Sat, Jul 01 1893 –
Fri, May 23 1958
Portrait of Ted LarsenTed Larsen
Ted Larsen was
48 in Limelight
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sat, Nov 21 1903 –
Sun, Dec 18 1960
Portrait of Oona O'Neill ChaplinOona O'Neill Chaplin
Oona O'Neill Chaplin was
27 in Limelight
as 'Stand In'
Thu, May 14 1925 –
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Portrait of Eugène LouriéEugène Lourié
Eugène Lourié was
49 in Limelight
as 'Art Direction'
Wed, Apr 08 1903 –
Sun, May 26 1991
Portrait of Wheeler DrydenWheeler Dryden
Wheeler Dryden was
60 in Limelight
as 'Production Assistant'
Tue, Aug 30 1892 –
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Portrait of Maurice MarksMaurice Marks
Maurice Marks was
33 in Limelight
as 'Stand In'
Wed, Nov 06 1918 –
Mon, Dec 11 2017
Portrait of Elmer EllsworthElmer Ellsworth
Elmer Ellsworth was
52 in Limelight
as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'
Thu, Jan 04 1900 –
Fri, Apr 04 1969
Portrait of Roland TotherohRoland Totheroh
Roland Totheroh was
61 in Limelight
as 'Camera Supervisor'
Sat, Nov 29 1890 –
Sun, Jun 18 1967
Portrait of Jerome EpsteinJerome Epstein
Jerome Epstein was
>> in Limelight
as 'Production Assistant'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hugh McDowell Jr.Hugh McDowell Jr.
Hugh McDowell Jr. was
50 in Limelight
as 'Sound'
Sat, Jul 12 1902 –
Fri, Jan 11 1980
Portrait of Monroe P. AskinsMonroe P. Askins
Monroe P. Askins was
>> in Limelight
as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Melissa HaydenMelissa Hayden
Melissa Hayden was
29 in Limelight
as 'Choreographer'
Wed, Apr 25 1923 –
Wed, Aug 09 2006
Portrait of Lisl ValettiLisl Valetti
Lisl Valetti was
>> in Limelight
as 'Stand In'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank TesteraFrank Testera
Frank Testera would have been no older than
61 in Limelight
as 'Gaffer'
Tue, Sep 20 1887 –
Fri, May 20 1949
Portrait of Dick JohnsonDick Johnson
Dick Johnson was
>> in Limelight
as 'First Assistant Camera'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kathleen PryorKathleen Pryor
Kathleen Pryor was
46 in Limelight
as 'Production Secretary'
Sun, Jul 15 1906 –
Sun, Jan 11 1987
Portrait of Ted TetrickTed Tetrick
Ted Tetrick was
>> in Limelight
as 'Tailor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Florence AveryFlorence Avery
Florence Avery was
>> in Limelight
as 'Hairstylist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lonnie D'OrsaLonnie D'Orsa
Lonnie D'Orsa was
>> in Limelight
as 'Production Manager'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Riley ThorneRiley Thorne
Riley Thorne was
>> in Limelight
as 'Wardrobe Designer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George HommelGeorge Hommel
George Hommel was
>> in Limelight
as 'Still Photographer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dorothea HoltDorothea Holt
Dorothea Holt was
>> in Limelight
as 'Production Illustrator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of W. Eugene SmithW. Eugene Smith
W. Eugene Smith was
33 in Limelight
as 'Still Photographer'
Mon, Dec 30 1918 –
Sun, Oct 15 1978
Portrait of Drew TetrickDrew Tetrick
Drew Tetrick was
43 in Limelight
as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'
Fri, Dec 18 1908 –
Wed, Nov 02 1994
Portrait of Keith WilliamsKeith Williams
Keith Williams was
>> in Limelight
as 'Conductor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wallace ChewningWallace Chewning
Wallace Chewning was
>> in Limelight
as 'Camera Operator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hal CourtHal Court
Hal Court was
>> in Limelight
as 'Stand In'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alfred LewinAlfred Lewin
Alfred Lewin was
>> in Limelight
as 'Production Accountant'
Unknown Birthday