---
title: "Limelight"
year: 1952
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/limelight-1952"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 28971
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 137
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# Limelight (1952) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/limelight-1952

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A fading comedian helps a despondent ballet dancer find purpose and hope."

### Why Watch
- Written, produced, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin
- Features a score composed by Charlie Chaplin

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is two hours and seventeen minutes
- Deals with heavy themes like suicidal despondency
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with themes of despondency and suicide.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, comedy, romance, music

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/limelight-1952#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charlie Chaplin
- **Networks / Studios**: Celebrated Productions, United Artists

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Marjorie Bennett** as *Mrs. Sybil Alsop*
- **Wheeler Dryden** as *Thereza's Doctor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Limelight released?
Limelight was released in the United States on 10/23/1952.

### Q: Who wrote and directed the film?
The film was written, produced, directed by, and starred Charlie Chaplin.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film encompasses romance, drama, music, and comedy.

### Q: What is the film based on?
The film is based on a novella by Charlie Chaplin titled Footlights.

### Q: Who composed the score?
The score was composed by Charlie Chaplin and arranged by Ray Rasch.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Limelight — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28971)
- [Limelight (1952 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limelight_(1952_film))
- [Limelight (1952 film) - Wikiquote](https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Limelight_(1952_film))
- [Limelight (2009) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/279836-limelight/prehled/)
- [Chaplin Today: Limelight | kfilmu.net](https://www.kfilmu.net/film/chaplin-today-limelight-tv/)
- [The Limelight (2012)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-limelight-2012)

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