Charlie Chaplin in the role of Hitler
Charlie Chaplin in the role of Hitler
Charlie Chaplin was the
best actor in silent films and he ruled the hearts of moviegoers for a long
time. The famous actor was born on April 16, 1891, in London, England.
He is a world-famous comedian who started his career with music and comedy. He
became famous for his immortal role as Hitler.
This is 80 years old when the movie 'TheGreat Dictator' was shown in cinemas. It was Charlie Chaplin's first
talking film. It was hailed as the first major Hollywood film.
The film The Great Dictator was
released in October 1940 in New York City. At that time, World
War II had begun in Europe. Charlie Chaplin was one of the greatest actors
in the Hollywood film industry of that time. Many critics were surprised
to cast him in the film, as it was Charlie Chaplin's first talking film and had
a political theme. The main idea of the film was to imitate and satirize the Nazis.
Hitler and Chaplin
Both of these historical characters were
born in April 1889. The physical features of the two were also similar.
The film's author, William Walter Crouch, then lived in Munich, where he
first saw Hitler walking the market with a distinctive mustache, and a
shopkeeper provided Crouch with some basic information about Hitler. Charlie
Chaplin was also declared a Jew at the time, although he did not belong to that
religion. Ivor Montego, a British politician, and filmmaker says that all of
Chaplin's films reflected solidarity with the Jews.
Criticism and satire on Hitler
The film mimicked national socialism, with
Chaplin playing the role of Hitler. In his first talking film, Charlie Chaplin
vividly portrayed Hitler's speech and voice, as well as the German language.
Regarding this role, actor Chaplin himself said that acting was a difficult
thing to consider oneself important. According to critics, The Great A dictator was a mixture of satire, tragedy, and human suffering, and only
Chaplin could play the lead role.
Opposition to Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin faced strong opposition for
playing Hitler in the film. During this time, Hollywood movies were also shown
in German cinemas. Many Jewish believers associated with the Hollywood film
industry were concerned about the possible reaction and consequences following
the film's release. American conservative political circles also continued to
criticize. Chaplin's decision not to act in the film arose in view of this
critical series. When US President Roosevelt found out about it, he instructed
Chaplin to play the role regardless of the consequences.
Eighteen years later in Germany
After the release of The Great Dictator in
New York, critics changed their minds and the film was hailed as brilliant.
Chaplin himself said that if he had known the details of the torture centers,
he would not have dared to play this role. The film was released in Germany in
1958. His German name was Der Grosse Dictator.
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