15 Jun 2005
Russian Dolls
Five years after their summer together in Barcelona, Xavier, William, Wendy, Martine and Isabelle reunite.
Limelight
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.
Top Billed Cast
Charlie Chaplin Calvero
Claire Bloom Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose
Nigel Bruce Postant
Buster Keaton Calvero's Partner
Sydney Chaplin Neville
Norman Lloyd Bodalink
Andre Eglevsky Dancer - Harlequin
Melissa Hayden Dancer - Columbine
Marjorie Bennett Mrs. Sybil Alsop
Wheeler Dryden Thereza's Doctor
Barry Bernard John Redfern
Stapleton Kent Claudius
Molly Glessing Maid
Leonard Mudie Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor
Loyal Underwood Street Musician
Harry 'Snub' Pollard Street Musician
Billy Lee Aimone Little Boy (uncredited)
John Alban Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Benjie Bancroft Music Hall Patron (uncredited)
John Barton Music Hall Patron (uncredited)
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