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Limelight (1936) — Ligoscope

Limelight

Limelight

1936 · 80 min · Directed by Herbert Wilcox

★ 9.0(2 TMDB votes)

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

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

Crew

Director: Herbert Wilcox
Writer: Laura Whetter
Producer: Herbert Wilcox
Cinematography: Freddie Young

Details

Studios: Gaumont British Picture Corporation of America, Herbert Wilcox Productions
Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Release: May 29, 1936

Releases

Jan 13, 1936United KingdomPremiere

May 29, 1936United KingdomTheatrical (limited)

Jun 23, 1937United StatesTheatrical

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