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.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

21 min

Cast:

Jeffrey Vance, Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard

Quality:

HD

Director:

Abbey Lustgarten

Release:

2011

Country:

United States

Rating:

6.0