The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet (2011)

In this visual essay, Charles Chaplin biographer Jeffrey Vance, author of "Chaplin: Genius of the Cinema", draws upon a wealth of photography as well as a wide range of interviews (Paulette Goddard, Sydney Chaplin, Chuck Jones, Leni Riefenstahl, Mel Brooks, Joan Collins et al.) to examine the production history of "The Great Dictator", the film's importance as a satire, and legacy.

Directing:
  • Abbey Lustgarten

Writing:
  • Jeffrey Vance

Stars:
Release Date: 2011-05-24
themoviedb icon 6/10
  • Language: en
  • Runtime: 21

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Charles Chaplin
Charles Chapl...
Self (archive footage)
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chapl...
Self (archive footage)
Paulette Goddard
Paulette Godd...
Self (archive footage)
Jack Oakie
Jack Oakie
Self (archive footage)
Joan Collins
Joan Collins
Self (archive footage)
Chuck Jones
Chuck Jones
Self (archive footage)
Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks
Self (archive footage)
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