The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet (2011)

Documentary

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.

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  • Release Date: 2011-05-24
  • Runtime: 0h 21min
  • Director: Abbey Lustgarten

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Cast

  • Jeffrey Vance

    Self (voice)

  • Charlie Chaplin

    Self (archive footage)

  • Paulette Goddard

    Self (archive footage)

  • Jack Oakie

    Self (archive footage)

  • Joan Collins

    Self (archive footage)

  • Chuck Jones

    Self (archive footage)

  • Mel Brooks

    Self (archive footage)

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