The Great Dictator
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Charles Chaplin plays two characters, Adenoid Hynkel and a Jewish barber, in this satire on Nazi Germany. Near the end of the film, the Jewish barber, disguised as Hynkel, rides off in a 1932 Chrysler Imperial Custom Eight model CL convertible by LeBaron.
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Charlie Chaplin is the Jewish barber in this scene, impersonating Adenoid Hynkel and wearing the regime's "double cross" uniform. He and Schultz are about to make their escape... |
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...in a 1932 Chrysler Imperial convertible. Apparently the movie crew "disguised" the car by removing its hood ornament. |
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When Hynkel (who's actually the Jewish barber in disguise) learns that he is supposed to be commanding the army to invade Austerlitz... |
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...he faints. Nice view of the back seat! |
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Here's a good view of the '32 Chrysler Imperial as it parades past the troops. |
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