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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