The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

21 mins | Documentary | May 24, 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.

The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

21 mins | Documentary | May 24, 2011

The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet
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.
Producers
Original title The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet
Directors Abbey Lustgarten
Writers Jeffrey Vance

Cast

Jeffrey Vance

as (voice)

Charlie Chaplin

as (archive footage)

Paulette Goddard

as (archive footage)

Jack Oakie

as (archive footage)

Joan Collins

as (archive footage)

Chuck Jones

as (archive footage)

Mel Brooks

as (archive footage)