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Minneapolis Star, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 18, 1940.

Adolf Hitler, a rising german politician, stood by the

North Sea around 1928 and took a good look through his

binoculars in the direction of England

(...) Photo, Life, Aug. 19, 1940

„By looking wise he tries to keep up the pretense“

Editorial content. „First Pictures Give Preview of Charlie

      Chaplin as ,The Great Dictator‘

      As The Great Dictator, Charlie Chaplin gives the party‘s

two-handed salute, above.“ (...)

      „Chaplin‘s new picture, The Great Dictator, takes

a resounding slap at all totalitarian regimes.“ (...)

      „Although no date has been given, the picture

is expected to be released soon in hundreds of theatres

throughout the country.“ (...)

      „Here Hynkel, The Great Dictator (left) is listening

to Nappolony (Jack Oakie) at a state reception.

Hynkel doesn‘t seem to know what his fellow dictator

is up to, but by looking wise he tries to keep up

the pretense. – Acme Photos.“

      The Great Dictator world premiere is in New York Oct. 15, 1940

      at the Capitol and Astor Theatres.

      Capitol Theatre, 1645 Broadway (at 51st Street), New York. 

      Astor Theatre, 1531 Broadway (at 45th Street), New York.

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