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Hynkel is initially opposed by Benzino Napaloni ([[Jack Oakie]]), Diggaditchie of Bacteria, in his plans to invade Osterlich. After some friction (and a food fight) between the two leaders, they make a deal (which Hynkel immediately breaks), the invasion proceeds and is successful. Hannah, who has since emigrated to Osterlich, once again finds herself living under Hynkel's regime.

Schultz and the barber escape from the camp wearing Tomanian uniforms (featuring the [[double cross]], analogous to the Nazi [[swastika]]). Border guards mistake the barber for Hynkel (with whom he shares a remarkable resemblance). Conversely, Hynkel, on a hunting trip trying to make up his mind about the invasion, is mistaken for the barber and is arrested by his own soldiers.

The barber, who has assumed Hynkel's identity, is taken to the Tomanian capital to make a victory speech. Garbitsch, in introducing "Hynkel" to the throngs, decries [[free speech]] and other supposedly traitorous and outdated ideas. In contrast, the barber then makes a rousing speech, reverting Hynkel's anti-Semitic policies and welcoming in a new era of democracy. (The [[wikiquote:Charlie Chaplin#The Great Dictator (1940)| text of the speech]] is on [[wikiquote]].)