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Limelight (1936)

Movie ★ 9.0 80 min

Drama Music

A chorus girl (Anna Neagle) discovers a singer (Arthur Tracy) in the streets and asks her producer to give him a shot at stardom.

Laura Whetter Writer Herbert Wilcox Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 29, 1936
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt0027888
Language
Studio
Gaumont British Picture Corporation of America, Herbert Wilcox Productions

Cast

Anna Neagle Anna Neagle Marjorie Kay Arthur Tracy Arthur Tracy Bob Grant Tilly Losch Tilly Losch Dancer Jane Winton Jane Winton Ray Madison Ellis Jeffreys Ellis Jeffreys Lady Madeleine Helena Pickard Helena Pickard Pixie Geraldo Jack Buchanan Jack Buchanan Ronald Shiner Ronald Shiner Asst. Stage Manager

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Frequently asked questions

What is Limelight about?
A chorus girl (Anna Neagle) discovers a singer (Arthur Tracy) in the streets and asks her producer to give him a shot at stardom.
Who directed Limelight?
Limelight was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
Who stars in Limelight?
Limelight stars Anna Neagle, Arthur Tracy, Tilly Losch, Jane Winton.
When was Limelight released?
Limelight is a 1936 drama, music film.
Where can I watch Limelight?
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