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Charlie Chaplin: Limelight

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4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
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Certainly, Charlie Chaplin at this point in his career (1952) had earned the right to reflect on his years as an entertainer, and could make his film as overlong and soppy and sentimental as he darn well pleased. But that doesn't mean the rest of us have to abet this kind of melodramatic indulgence. Chaplin stars as Calvero, a fading clown who helps a paralyzed dancer regain the use of her legs and achieve great fame, but of course at grave cost to Calvero. The film is famous for featuring the only onscreen teaming of Chaplin with the other legendary comic of the silent era, Buster Keaton, and is equally infamous for Chaplin having allegedly cut out most of Keaton's best bits in their sequence together. How much Chaplin sabotaged his own movie to keep Keaton from shining has been much debated, but consider: In Keaton's autobiography, he calls Chaplin the greatest screen comic of all time. In Chaplin's autobiography, he never mentions Keaton. --David Kronke

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.32 x 4.19 x 1.12 inches; 6.13 ounces
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 1992
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 25, 2006
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Chaplin, Charlie
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ 20th Century Fox
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 6302561965
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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VeraAnne Humphrey
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this movie and bought this as a Xmas present ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2015
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I loved this movie and bought this as a Xmas present for family. I never got to see Charlie Chaplin movies until just recently while watching the Turner Classic Movies with Robert Osbourne and Drew Barrymore. What a wonderful gift to see many of his movies on TCM.
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John Hoijer
5.0 out of 5 stars we all love it and have watched it several times
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2017
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have shared this movie with all my family members, we all love it and have watched it several times..
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Peter M. Haugo
4.0 out of 5 stars Great product, good movie
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2012
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First of all, the seller did a fine job. The condition was exactly how the seller said it would be and I would recommend the seller to others. As for the movie:not my favorite of Chaplin movies BUT it is a delight to see two of my favorite actors(Chaplin and Keaton-the other being Lon Chaney) in the same film. It is said that Chaplin showed Keaton a lot of respect when they made this film. But, if you are looking for Keaton just know that it is going to be a good while before he makes his appearance(wish it could have been a longer appearance). The product and condition of the movie is just how the seller said it would be so that I give a perfect 5 but the movie itself I give a 4. Still, worth seeing-that's for sure.
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Mickie G
5.0 out of 5 stars Chaplin is always in the limelight!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2015
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I loved seeing Chaplin & Keaton together (briefly) in this great film! Anything Chaplin did was excellent! LOVE YOU CHARLIE!
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RANGERMAN
5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD FILM
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014
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THIS GUY WORKED HARD TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH. NO OFFENSIVE MATERIAL AND WELL MADE FILM HAPPY WITH THIS PURCHASE. RECOMMEND TO CHARLIE CHAPLAN FANS
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5.0 out of 5 stars LIMELIGHT
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2012
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Charlie Chaplin's first film in years, and his last, and with his daughter.
He was out of character, but always a consumate actor. A very enjoyable film
although sad.
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Alex Udvary
3.0 out of 5 stars Chaplin's Last Film Made In America
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2000
Many people see Chaplin's "Limelight" as a semiautobiography, while, true, there are similar traits among the characters, "Limelight" none-the-less is a very enjoyable piece of work by the "king of comedy". Written & Directed by Chaplin this is the story of a once great comedian who has come to a decline due to old age and drinking, but mostly drinking. He tells us he still has ideas. He wants desperately to make one big finally comeback. After that he can die a happy man. Through his suffering and feeling of worthlessness he meets a young women, Terry (Claire Bloom). She herself was once a dancer, who says she just simply can't dance anymore. She even tried killing herself. Which is how these two met. So basically, one man who seems to have little hope for the future convinces a women that great things will happen in the future. It could be seen basically as a story of rediscover in one's self. A lot of people...hate when Chaplin talks (preaches) about the meaning of life. They don't like to hear his ideas, they say it's over-dramatic. I don't know about that one. I think his words hit the right spot to make this a tragedy. It's as if Chaplin is crying out for help. All of the acting in this movie is nicely done from Chaplin and Bloom to Nigel Bruce (Postant) who plays an old friend of Calvero (Chaplin). The hightlight scene as we should all know by now is the last scene with Buster Keaton & Charlie Chaplin. A majority of people say that was Keaton's shining hour. Watch for yourself and see. It is said Chaplin deleted several minutes from that scene between them. If your a fan of strickly Chaplin's comedies like "Modern Times" and "City Lights" I think it's pretty safe to say you'll enjoy this movie.
Now here's some trival for all of you big shots out there. Did you know that Claire Bloom was unavailable for some re-shoots for the movie? And at a certain scene (I'm not going to give it away) Chaplin's wife can be seen.
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Diane Harvey
5.0 out of 5 stars Charlie Chaplin - Limelight Movie
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2009
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This video was in excellent condition and I have watched it numerous times! I would purchase from here again!
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Volkmar Leweck
5.0 out of 5 stars Danke, gerne wieder
Reviewed in Germany on April 9, 2024
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Robert Meyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Der alte Clown und die Ballerina - Chaplins zutiefst bewegendes Liebesdrama
Reviewed in Germany on August 7, 2016
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Nach Charlie Chaplins Paraderollen als Tramp und als Diktator Hynkel sieht man ihn in einer melancholischen und tiefsinnigen Rolle kennen.

Der alte Clown Calvero kann nur noch in seinen Träumen seine damaligen Erfolge feiern und gibt sich dem Alkohol hin. Doch dann rettet er der jungen Thereza vor dem Selbstmord und nimmt sie unter seine Fittiche. Er schafft es Thereza, genannt Terry, neuen Lebensmut zu geben und ihren Traum als Ballerina auf der Bühne aufzutreten weiter zu verfolgen. Zwischen dem alten Clown und der jungen Ballerina entwickelt sich eine bewegende Liebesgeschichte.

Charlie Chaplin feierte als Schauspieler und Regisseur große Erfolge und 1952 kam sein Film "Rampenlicht" heraus. Es war sein letzter Film, den er in den USA drehte und veröffentlichte, bevor er aufgrund der Vorwürfe ein heimlicher Kommunist zu sein ausgewiesen wurde.
Der Film "Rampenlicht" überzeugt als bewegendes Liebesdrama mit wundervoller Musik und tiefgründigen Szenen. Humor ist natürlich vorhanden, wie die heiteren Gesangseinlagen Calveros und sein Auftritt mit dem Flohzirkus.

Neben Charlie Chaplin glänzt Claire Bloom in der Rolle der Ballerina Terry, diese Rolle bescherte ihr den Durchbruch als Filmschauspielerin.
Sydney Earle Chaplin (1926-2009), Charlie Chaplins zweiter Sohn aus zweiter Ehe, brilliert in der Rolle des Musikers Neville.
Man kann sich auch über einen großen Auftritt eines weiteren Veteranen der Komik erfreuen, nämlich Buster Keaton (1895-1966).

Chaplin als Melancholiker zu sehen mag zunächst etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig sein, aber er zeigte seinen Fans, dass er auch ein Mann für das große Kino war.
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