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Limelight poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.2 / 100
1952·Comedy / Drama / Music·2h 17m

LIMELIGHT

“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.

Above the Line
Charles Chaplin·DirectorCharlie Chaplin·ScreenplayCharlie Chaplin·Original StoryKarl Struss·Director of PhotographyCharlie Chaplin·Original Music ComposerJoe Inge·Editor
Cast
Charlie Chaplin·CalveroClaire Bloom·Thereza 'Terry' AmbroseNigel Bruce·PostantBuster Keaton·Calvero's PartnerSydney Chaplin·NevilleNorman Lloyd·BodalinkAndre Eglevsky·Dancer - HarlequinMelissa Hayden·Dancer - ColumbineMarjorie Bennett·Mrs. Sybil AlsopWheeler Dryden·Thereza's Doctor
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Charlie Chaplin·DirectorRobert Aldrich·Assistant DirectorJack Verne·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Charlie Chaplin·ScreenplayCharlie Chaplin·Original Story
Camera· 7
Karl Struss·Director of PhotographyRoland Totheroh·Camera SupervisorMonroe P. Askins·Second Assistant CameraDick Johnson·First Assistant CameraWallace Chewning·Camera OperatorGeorge Hommel·Still PhotographerW. Eugene Smith·Still Photographer
Editing· 2
Joe Inge·EditorEdward Phillips·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Charlie Chaplin·Original Music ComposerHugh McDowell Jr.·SoundHarold E. McGhan·Sound EditorRay Rasch·Music ArrangerLarry Russell·Music ArrangerKeith Williams·Conductor
Art & Design· 2
Eugène Lourié·Art DirectionDorothea Holt·Production Illustrator
Production· 2
Charlie Chaplin·ProducerLonnie D'Orsa·Production Manager
Other Departments· 6
Frank Testera·GafferFlorence Avery·HairstylistRiley Thorne·Wardrobe DesignerElmer Ellsworth·Wardrobe SupervisorDrew Tetrick·Wardrobe SupervisorTed Tetrick·Tailor
By the Numbers
70.2
OF 100
Master Score
8.0
OF 10
IMDb
97%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
ROI 11%
Worldwide Gross
1
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Limelight's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#4169E1
#FFFFFF
#008000
Mood
Dramatic, Nostalgic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster for "Limelight" features a blue background with various vignettes and portraits. At the top, a group of figures in green dresses stand under st”

comedydramamusic
Key Elements
PianoCaneCigaretteLimelight Sign
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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