The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

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2011-05-24

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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The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

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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.

Released

2011-05-24

Runtime

21

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Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

The Criterion Collection

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    Jeffrey Vance

    Jeffrey Vance
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    Charlie Chaplin

    Charlie Chaplin
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    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard
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    Jack Oakie

    Jack Oakie
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    Joan Collins

    Joan Collins
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    Chuck Jones

    Chuck Jones
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    Mel Brooks

    Mel Brooks