Limelight (1952): Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Claire Bloom
Written, produced, directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin, Limelight (1951) was released in strict limit, amid controversy, and it took two decades for it to gain it's due praise. At the time of it's production, in 1952, Chaplin was denied re-entry into the United States for alleged Communist sympathies. In 1972, the film was re-released and honored at the Academy Awards. The story concerns an aging comedian who rescues a suicidal ballerina, and their subsequent artistic life journey. Highly dramatic, the film is both heart-wrenching and uplifting. Charlie Chaplin and Claire Bloom are excellent in the lead roles. The supporting cast is top-notch as well, including Nigel Bruce and Buster Keaton.
Limelight. 1952: Charlie Chaplin
Limelight. 1952: Charlie Chaplin
Limelight. 1952: Charlie Chaplin
Limelight. 1952: Charlie Chaplin
Limelight. 1952: Charlie Chaplin
Limelight. 1952: Charlie Chaplin
Limelight. 1952: Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin
Limelight. 1952: Charlie Chaplin
Limelight. 1952: Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin
