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Charlie Chaplin
Original Story -
Robert Aldrich
Assistant Director -
Wheeler Dryden
Production Assistant -
Andre Eglevsky
Choreographer -
Melissa Hayden
Choreographer -
Hugh McDowell Jr.
Sound -
Oona O'Neill Chaplin
Stand In -
Harry Crocker
Unit Publicist
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barrymost 6/23/2021 3:58:40 PM
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.
Geraldine Chaplin
Little Girl on Steps (uncredited)Charlie Chaplin
CalveroBuster Keaton
Calvero's PartnerClaire Bloom
Thereza 'Terry' AmbroseCharlie Hall
Newsboy (uncredited)Nigel Bruce
PostantNorman Lloyd
BodalinkLeonard Mudie
Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor