Review of Limelight (1952) by Kim C — 28 Sep 2007

Un des rares films parlÃ© dont chalie chaplin pousse son art Ã son plus haut niveau.

This review of Limelight (1952) was written by Kim C on 28 Sep 2007.

Limelight has generally received very positive reviews.

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