The Great Dictator

The Great Dictator Movie Poster Country United States Directed by Charlie Chaplin Release Date October 31, 1940 Language English Studio Charles Chaplin Film Corporation Distributor United Artists Main Cast Character Actor Adenoid Hynkel / Jewish barber Charlie Chaplin Hannah Paulette Goddard Commander Schultz Reginald Gardiner Benzino Napaloni Jack Oakie Garbitsch Henry Daniell

The Great Dictator was Charlie Chaplin's 1940 biting satire and declaration against the rise of fascism as well as being the first true talking picture made by the noted silent film star. Chaplin wrote, produced, and directed the film, as well as took on multiple roles, including the title character.

The following weapons were used in the film The Great Dictator:

Handguns

Colt New Service

An Allied officer and Tomanian Storm Trooper use a Colt New Service to shoot a young Jewish man in fictional Osterlich.

Colt New Service Revolver - .45 ACP

Double Cross Storm Trooper firing after being pushed to the ground.

Luger P08

At least one Tomanian officer has a Luger P08 pistol.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm

The officer on the left leads the charges.

Rifles

Krag-Jørgensen M1899

Most of the Tomanian infantry are seen using Krag-Jørgensen long rifles with bayonets affixed and carbines. Allied soldiers are also seen with Krag-Jørgensen Rifles.

Krag-Jørgensen US Model 1899 Constabulary Carbine - .30-40 Krag

The Jewish Barber handed a Krag-Jørgensen with bayonet.

Prison guards with Krag-Jørgensen carbines.

Krag-Jørgensen M1898

Some full-length Krag-Jørgensen rifles are also seen in the hands of Tomanian soldiers.

US Model 1898 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle - .30-40 Krag

Mauser Karabiner 98AZ

Prison guards carry the Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine as identified by the distinctive stacking hook just below the upper barrel band. Allied soldiers in 1918 are also armed with these rifles.

Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Allied troops firing at a departing plane.

Double Cross Storm Troopers with slung rifles. (Stacking hook apparently missing.)

Stout prison guard holding Mauser 98a. Notice identifying stacking hook.

Other

7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n.A.

7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A. field guns are used by Tomania troops.

7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n.A..

Lewis gun

A Lewis light machine gun is used by troops of the fictional country of Tomania in the first World War.

Lewis gun .303

Tomanian infantry on the front line with a Lewis gun.

The Jewish Barber fights for his life with a Lewis gun.

Stick Grenade

Tomanian soldiers including the Jewish Barber use stick hand grenades that somewhat resemble Model 13/15 Kugelhandgranates.

Model 13/15 Kugelhandgranate with Poppenberg System.

"Pardon me, sir, but to work this, how do..."
"Pull the pin, count to 10 and throw it!"

The Barber counts to ten with the grenade.

Winchester 1897 Field shotgun

The Great Dictator himself goes duck hunting with a Winchester Model 1897 Field shotgun.

Winchester 1897 Field shotgun - 12 Gauge

The Great Dictator Hynkel himself goes duck hunting with a Winchester 1897 Field shotgun. - 12 Gauge