In this visual essay, Charles Chaplin biographer Jeffrey Vance, author of "Chaplin: Genius of the Cinema", draws upon a wealth of photography as well as a wide range of interviews (Paulette Goddard, Sydney Chaplin, Chuck Jones, Leni Riefenstahl, Mel Brooks, Joan Collins et al.) to examine the production history of "The Great Dictator", the film's importance as a satire, and legacy.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| JJeffrey VanceSelf (voice) | Self (voice) |
 Charlie ChaplinSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Paulette GoddardSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Jack OakieSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Joan CollinsSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Chuck JonesSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Mel BrooksSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |