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"The Great Dictator" poster design.
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In this nearly square poster design for Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator," Chaplin as the dictator Hynkel in uniform and black boots gives a salute. Along the bottom are scenes from the film: barbershop, Hannah washing a floor, Hynkel and Napoloni.
1940
United Artists Corporation
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W013JYC
WHi 141532
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"The Great Dictator" poster design.
1940
In this long rectangular poster design for Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator," Chaplin's character Hynkel stands in uniform giving a salute in the middle, while along the bottom run small scene...
"The Great Dictator" poster design element.
1940
In this poster design element for Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator," Chaplin's character Hynkel stands in uniform with his arms crossed on the right and the dictator Napoloni, played by Jack O...
Banner design for "The Great Dictator."
1940
In this banner design for Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator," Chaplin as Hynkel the dictator gives a salute and casts a large shadow.
Poster design for "The Great Dictator."
1940
Poster promoting Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator." Chaplin costumed as the dictator Hynkel contemplates a globe in the upper right. In the lower left, Paulette Goddard as Hannah carries a bas...
Poster design for "The Great Dictator."
1940
This photographic element of a poster design shows Charlie Chaplin's Hynkel character full length in a military uniform including jodhpurs. He is making a Nazi salute, the Hitlergruß.
Drawing of poster design element for "The Great Dictator."
1940
In this drawing, intended as a poster element, Chaplin as the dictator Hynkel contemplates a globe on the left while on the right is a small silhouette of Chaplin's tramp character.
