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Limelight

Limelight (1952)

Drama, Music, Romantic | United States

Director: Charles Chaplin

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Rating: 8.1/10

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SYNOPSIS

Chaplin's final American film tells the story of a fading music hall comedian's effort to help a despondent ballet dancer learn both to walk and feel confident about life again. The highlight of the film is the classic duet with Chaplin's only real artistic film comedy rival, Buster Keaton.

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Writer: Charles Chaplin

Producer: Charles Chaplin

RUNTIME: 137 min

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