The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet 2011 Directed by Abbey Lustgarten

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.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Company The Criterion Collection

Release Date 24 May 2011

21 mins