Georgina Hale Criterion Theatre in November 1979). In 1981, Hale played the role of Josie in Nell Dunn’s play, "Steaming", at the Comedy Theatre in London. Hale received a 1981 Best Comedy Performance Olivier nomination for her performance. A year later in April 1982 she starred opposite Glenda Jackson in "Summit Conference" at the Lyric Theatre, playing Benito Mussolini's mistress Clara Petacci in a revival of Robert David MacDonald's play for the Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow. Over the years, Hale has made numerous appearances with the Citizens'. These include "Mourning Becomes Electra" (1991), "The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore" (1994), "Britannicus" (2002)
The Great Dictator the West was lost. Chaplin, on the other hand, laughed uproariously at the film. He used it to inspire many elements of "The Great Dictator", and by repeatedly viewing this film, Chaplin could closely mimic Hitler's mannerisms. Trimborn suggests that Chaplin decided to proceed with making "The Great Dictator" after viewing Riefenstahl's film. Hynkel's rally speech near the beginning of the film, delivered in German-sounding gibberish, is a caricature of Hitler's oratory style, which Chaplin also studied carefully in newsreels. The film was directed by Chaplin (with his half-brother Wheeler Dryden as assistant director), and written and produced by Chaplin.