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King, Queen, Joker
The Great Dictator • 4m 58s
In 1921, Charlie Chaplin’s half-brother, Sydney, directed and played the leading roles in KING, QUEEN, JOKER. In 1999, Chaplin historian Frank Scheide found the only elements of the film known to exist at the British Film Institute. The film’s use of a single actor in two roles and barbershop setting reveal it as an influence on THE GREAT DICTATOR.
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