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Spanish One sheet movie poster for the classic 1952 film
Limelight, directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin. The film is known as Candilejas in Spanish.
Key Information
Title: Limelight (English), Candilejas (Spanish)
Release Year: 1952
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Main Cast:
Charlie Chaplin as Calvero, a washed-up stage clown.
Claire Bloom as Thereza "Terry" Ambrose, a suicidal ballerina.
Sydney Chaplin (Chaplin's son) as Neville, a young composer.
Buster Keaton in an extended, highly memorable cameo as Calvero's partner.
Plot: The story is a poignant comedy-drama about a fading comedian who saves a young dancer from a suicide attempt and helps her regain her confidence and career.
Awards: The film was initially boycotted in the United States but was re-released in 1972, at which point its musical score, composed by Chaplin, won a competitive Academy Award, his only one. |
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