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7.9/10 • 548

1952-10-232h 17m

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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.

Directors
Charlie Chaplin
Editors
Joe Inge

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  1. Charlie Chaplin

    Charlie Chaplin

    Calvero

  2. Claire Bloom

    Claire Bloom

    Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose

  3. Nigel Bruce

    Nigel Bruce

    Postant

  4. Buster Keaton

    Buster Keaton

    Calvero's Partner

  5. Sydney Chaplin

    Sydney Chaplin

    Neville

  6. Norman Lloyd

    Norman Lloyd

    Bodalink

  7. Andre Eglevsky

    Andre Eglevsky

    Dancer - Harlequin

  8. Melissa Hayden

    Melissa Hayden

    Dancer - Columbine

  9. Marjorie Bennett

    Marjorie Bennett

    Mrs. Sybil Alsop

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Jul 14, 2020

10/10

Chaplin's masterpiece about the bittersweet romance between an aging, washed-up comedienne and the suicidal ballet dancer he rescues and takes under his wing is one of the greatest dramas I have ever seen. It's a marvelous turn by Chaplin, who also directed, wrote the story and composed the score. Claire Bloom is simply wonderful as Chaplin's despondent lover. Also notable is the singular teaming of the two Silent Era greats, Chaplin and Buster Keaton, who appears late in the film. The striking backstage story just gets better and better as it goes on, and every moment of the film is utterly worth it. When it comes to its heartbreaking crescendo of love, comedy, drama and one last give-it-your-all chance to shine in the spotlight, only the dourest of viewers could fail to shed a tear.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$900,000.00
Revenue
$1,000,000.00
Keywords
clownballet dancerblack and white