Limelight

A faded music hall comedian, Calvero, played by Charlie Chaplin, tries to help a despondent ballet dancer, Thereza "Terry" Ambrose, played by Claire Bloom, learn to walk and regain her self-confidence about life. The film, which takes place in London on the eve of World War I, follows their bittersweet romance as Calvero nurses Terry back to health and helps her resume her dancing career. In doing so, he regains his own self-confidence but ultimately suffers a heart attack onstage during a benefit concert.