Limelight
Limelight is a 1936 British musical film directed by Herbert Wilcox and starring Arthur Tracy, Anna Neagle and Jane Winton. It was released in the U.S. as Backstage.
Plot
When chorus girl Marjorie (Anna Neagle) discovers singer Bob (Arthur Tracy) busking in the streets, and the star of her show falls ill, she persuades her producer to give him a break. Sure enough, Bob becomes an overnight sensation, but success unfortunately goes to his head.
Cast
More details
author | Laura Whetter |
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director | Herbert Wilcox |
genre | drama |
keywords | busk chorus girl |
musicBy | Geraldo |
producer | Herbert Wilcox |
productionCompany | British & Dominions Film Corporation |
publisher | General Film Distributors |
theme | musical romantic drama romantic musical |