Limelight 1952
“The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 137 minutes
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Networks
- Celebrated Productions, United Artists
What is Limelight?
Limelight is a film first released in 1952. Catalogued under Romance, Drama, Music, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1952
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 137 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 16, 1952
- Studios
- Celebrated Productions, United Artists
- Genres
- Romance, Drama, Music, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~137 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Celebrated Productions, United Artists
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Overview
Limelight is a film first released in 1952. Catalogued under Romance, Drama, Music, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Celebrated Productions, United Artists. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A fading comedian helps a despondent ballet dancer find purpose and hope.”
- Written, produced, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin
- Features a score composed by Charlie Chaplin
- Runtime is two hours and seventeen minutes
- Deals with heavy themes like suicidal despondency
Watch it if you enjoy classic comedy-drama films about performers finding hope.
The film deals with themes of despondency and suicide.
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When was Limelight released?
Limelight was released in the United States on 10/23/1952.
Who wrote and directed the film?
The film was written, produced, directed by, and starred Charlie Chaplin.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film encompasses romance, drama, music, and comedy.
What is the film based on?
The film is based on a novella by Charlie Chaplin titled Footlights.
Who composed the score?
The score was composed by Charlie Chaplin and arranged by Ray Rasch.
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