# Limelight

> 1952 film by Charlie Chaplin

**Wikidata**: [Q584509](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q584509)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limelight_(1952_film))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/limelight

## Summary
Limelight is a 1952 film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin. It is a comedy drama and musical film recognized by the National Board of Review as one of the Top Ten Films of its year.

## Key Facts
- **Release Date:** The film was released on specific dates in 1952, including October 16, October 23, and November 14, with a later release on September 24, 1954.
- **Genre:** It is classified as a comedy drama, drama film, musical film, tragicomedy, and melodrama.
- **Director:** The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
- **Production Company:** It was produced by United Artists, an American moving image production and distribution company founded on February 5, 1919.
- **Country:** The film originates from the United States.
- **Recognition:** It received the "National Board of Review: Top Ten Films" award.
- **Official Website:** http://www.charliechaplin.com/biography/articles/7-Limelight
- **Wikipedia Title:** Limelight (1952 film)

## FAQs
**What genres does Limelight belong to?**
Limelight is classified under multiple genres, including comedy drama, drama film, musical film, tragicomedy, and melodrama, the latter emphasizing intense and exaggerated emotions.

**Who produced and distributed Limelight?**
The film was produced and distributed by United Artists, an American company founded in 1919 that operates within the moving image industry.

**Did Limelight receive any awards?**
Yes, the film was recognized by the National Board of Review as one of the Top Ten Films.

## Why It Matters
Limelight represents a significant work in the filmography of Charlie Chaplin, blending elements of musical film and tragicomedy. Its recognition by the National Board of Review as a Top Ten Film highlights its critical reception and standing within the cinema of the early 1950s. As a production of United Artists, it is part of the legacy of a company founded nearly a century ago, contributing to the history of American moving image production.

## Notable For
- Being a 1952 film directed by Charlie Chaplin.
- Blending multiple genres including musical, drama, and melodrama.
- Recognition as a National Board of Review: Top Ten Film.
- Being a United Artists production.

## Body

### Film Identity and Classification
Limelight is a film—a sequence of images that give the impression of movement, stored on film stock—released in 1952. It is identified by the Wikipedia title "Limelight (1952 film)" and has a sitelink count of 46. The film is categorized under several genres. It is primarily described as a comedy drama, a genre of theatre, film, and television. Further classifications include drama film, musical film, and tragicomedy, a genre of drama and literature. Additionally, it is identified as a melodrama, a film genre characterized by its emphasis on intense and exaggerated emotions and heightened dramatic situations.

### Production and Release
The film was created by Charlie Chaplin. It was produced and distributed by United Artists, an American moving image production and distribution company. United Artists was founded on February 5, 1919, and is headquartered in the United States, specifically at location , operating within the industry defined by .

The publication of Limelight occurred across several dates in 1952 and 1954. Specific release dates include October 16, 1952, October 23, 1952, November 14, 1952, and September 24, 1954.

### Geographic Context
The film originates from the United States. The United States is a country located primarily in North America. Key historical dates associated with the country include the declaration of independence on July 4, 1776, and the recognition of independence on May 12, 1784, following the Treaty of Paris (1783).

### Awards and Recognition
Limelight achieved recognition by winning the "National Board of Review: Top Ten Films" award. This award was established in 1929 and is based in the United States. The award has a sitelink count of 9.

### Digital Presence
The official website for the film is accessible at http://www.charliechaplin.com/biography/articles/7-Limelight. The film's description is noted as "1952 film by Charlie Chaplin" in Wikidata.

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