This movie, made in 1940, featured Chaplin in a dual role - as the ruthless leader of a European country and as a Jewish barber living in the ghetto. I liked the opening disclaimer: "Note, any resemblance between Hynkel the dictator and the Jewish barber is purely co-incidental."
It was very strange to hear Chaplin speak. But he had enough of his characteristic comedy pratfalls and mishaps to keep his fans happy.
This was a comedy, but when the barber ended up confused with Hynkel (surprise, surprise) and had to give a speech to the masses, I liked what he had to say. It's a bit lengthy, but worthwhile:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcvjoWOwnn4
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a beautiful speech, given with such conviction
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