Limelight
“The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!”
Synopsis
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Limelight (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-09
Top Cast
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Charlie Chaplin
Calvero
Claire Bloom
Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose
Nigel Bruce
Postant
Buster Keaton
Calvero's Partner
Sydney Chaplin
Neville
Norman Lloyd
Bodalink
Andre Eglevsky
Dancer - Harlequin
Melissa Hayden
Dancer - Columbine
Marjorie Bennett
Mrs. Sybil Alsop
Wheeler Dryden
Thereza's Doctor
Barry Bernard
John Redfern
Stapleton Kent
Claudius
Molly Glessing
Maid
Leonard Mudie
Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor
Loyal Underwood
Street Musician
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Street Musician
Julian Ludwig
Street Musician
Billy Lee Aimone
Little Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 18, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$900K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.11x
+$100K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Score
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- Limelight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Budget
- $900K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Celebrated Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Karl Struss
Joe Inge
Charlie Chaplin
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Screenplay
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Original Music Composer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Joe Inge
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Limelight.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Limelight.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Limelight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Limelight about?
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Who directed Limelight?
Limelight was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in Limelight?
The principal cast of Limelight includes Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Nigel Bruce, Buster Keaton, Sydney Chaplin.
When was Limelight released and how long is it?
Limelight was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Limelight?
Limelight had a reported production budget of $900K and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (1.11 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Limelight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Limelight was composed by Charlie Chaplin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Limelight?
Limelight holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).