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Charlie Chaplin - Final Speech from The Great Dictator

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What it is

The closing speech from Charlie Chaplin's 1940 film The Great Dictator, in which the barber appeals for humanity, kindness and liberty over machinery and cleverness.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Commenters cite it as inspirational and relevant whenever power, technology and humanity are in tension.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2022, last 2026

What HN commenters said

  1. “Its monologue is an equally unforgettable scene”

    Chaplin's closing speech from a 1940 film mocking Hitler.

    qbasic_forever, 2022-07 · Recommendation · in “Cinema’s greatest scene: ‘Casablanca’ and ‘La Marseillaise’ (2015)”

  2. “I think Charlie Chaplin's speech at the end of The Great Dictator is relevant and inspirational”

    Chaplin's speech seen as relevant against concentrated power.

    UtopiaPunk, 2026-06 · Recommendation · in “India's surprise baby bust is a warning to the world”

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Topics: charlie chaplin, the great dictator, speech, humanity, film

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