Limelight (1952) – Filming Locations
Romance / Drama / Music / Comedy · Directed by Charlie Chaplin · Starring Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Where was Limelight filmed?
- London, United Kingdom, London – Opening scenes establishing Calvero's shabby tenement neighborhood and the theatrical setting. The Limehouse area was used to create the authentic atmosphere of a poor London theatrical district where aging comedian Calvero lives in squalor
- London, United Kingdom, London – Scenes of street performers, theatre exteriors, and backstage theatrical environments. The historic London theatre district provides the backdrop for the film's exploration of vaudeville and music hall culture in early 20th-century London