The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet
Description
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.
Stars
Jeffrey Vance, Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Joan Collins
Genres
DocumentaryRuntime
21 minutes
Release Date
May 24, 2011
Rating
6.0/10 (1 votes)