Limelight
1952 · 2h 17m · Comedy, Drama, Romance · United States of America · Rated G (US)
The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
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Charlie Chaplin7.7Smart score
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