Did "The Great Dictator" change Americans view of Germany?

Answer 1

I do not believe that there is any record of the movie changing any points of view. I find it for Hollywood standards at the time a very interesting movie, one which must have gave Chaplin allot of grief and concern to get it released.
I believe that more Americans became more of the happenings in Europe, and it provided for some sort of a balance to the pro-Nazi movements, and celrebrities such as Lindenberg.
I believe that the American view was not alltered, I think most Americans understood what was happening more than what is credited I think the majority of Americans believe that European affairs were just not their concern.

Answer 2

"The Great Dictator" is a film directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin parodying Hitler and Nazism. It was his first "talkie."

I don't know if it changed the Americans' view of Germany. It was, according to Wikipedia, a hit in the US, but whether this constitutes a change in viewpoint, I don't know.

The second paragraph of the excerpt form Wiki below lacks citation, so take it with a grain of salt.

"According to the The Tramp and the Dictator, the film was not only sent to Hitler, but an eyewitness confirmed he did see it.[2] According to the Internet Movie Database, Chaplin, after being told Hitler saw the movie, replied: "I'd give anything to know what he thought of it."[4]

The film was well received at the time of its release, and was popular with the American public. Critical opinion was mixed, with many reviewers critical of Chaplin's final speech, and some felt the slapstick portrayal of storm troopers was inappropriate (an opinion that magnified as the horrors of the Nazis were uncovered). But Jewish audiences were deeply moved by the portrayal of Jewish characters and their plight, which was still a taboo subject in Hollywood films of the time. It was shown in London during the Battle of Britain, and was reportedly a great morale booster. General Eisenhower personally requested French dubbed versions of the film from Chaplin for distribution in France after the Allied victory there.[citation needed]"

Answer 3

The "great dictator" who are you speaking of? Hitler? He wasn't great, just insane and yes is insanity help change the world's view of Germany.