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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.
barrymost
Jul 14, 2020 · via TMDB
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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Charlie Chaplin
Calvero
Claire Bloom
Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose
Nigel Bruce
Postant
Buster Keaton
Calvero's Partner
Sydney Chaplin
Neville
Norman Lloyd
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Andre Eglevsky
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Melissa Hayden
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Leonard Mudie
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Loyal Underwood
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Geraldine Chaplin
Little Girl on Steps (uncredited)
Josephine Chaplin
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Michael Chaplin
Child on Steps (uncredited)
Harry Crocker
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Billy Curtis
Midget in Agent's Office (uncredited)
Cyril Delevanti
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Tim Durant
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Dorothy Ford
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Frank Hagney
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