Charlie Zeppelin - advertising poster for the film "LIMELIGHT". Germany, 1952

Charlie Zeppelin - advertising poster for the film "LIMELIGHT". Germany, 1952

An advertisement poster for the film "LIMELIGHT", which was released in November 1951. This poster was published in Germany when the film appeared in its territory in 1952. 

The plot revolves around the death of Calverto, a vaudeville entertainer who finds comfort in a bitter drop after his star has faded over the years. The film was written, directed and produced by Charlie Chaplin, Who worked on the film for about 3 years. and also played the lead role; Chaplin even composed the original music of the film and served as one of his choreographers and musical arrangers.. The film featured many of Chaplin's family members, such as his five older children and his brother Sidney.

Charles Spencer Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) A comic actor, film director and English composer, who has been a great success in the silent film era. Chaplin became a symbol, partly because of the image of the "tramp" he played in his films. One of the most influential figures in the history of the film industry. Chaplin was involved in all the production processes of his films, from writing the script, through directing to selecting the soundtrack and music. With a glorious career that lasted more than 75 years. 

During his career, Chaplin won numerous awards, including three Oscars, the French Legion of Honor in 1971, the Golden Lion Award at the 1972 Venice Film Festival, the Life Achievement Award from the Lincoln Center for Cinema in New York, Which is named after him As of 1972. In 1975, Chaplin was awarded the title Knight (Sir), part of the Order of the British Empire.

84x68 cm Folding marks, very fine condition.