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"did then die" is understating it. The Great Dictator was filmed in 1939, long before most of the world knew the true horrors that had and would take place. Cha
by bink 4y ago
"did then die" is understating it. The Great Dictator was filmed in 1939, long before most of the world knew the true horrors that had and would take place. Chaplin wasn't alone in calling out the dangers, but he was in the minority.
- LemmyInThePub 4y ago> Chaplin wasn't alone in calling out the dangers, A very honourable mention to Alexander Korda. Particularly 'Things To Come', his 1936 film warning of the rise of fascism in Europe, global war and the dangers of air bombardment (thereby bringing mechanised warfare to civilian populations for the first time). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Things_to_Come https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Things_to_Come And yes, it is based on the HG Wells story.