The fading luster of life that all performers must face is given attention here. With Charlie Chaplin, it's all the more poignant. Clare Bloom is beautiful, and Buster Keaton pure entertainment. A wonderful film.
This review of Limelight (1952) was written by Stephen H on 01 Mar 2009.
Limelight has generally received very positive reviews.
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