Mel Brooks once said that he made his first feature, 1968’s The Producers, because he felt it was the ultimate way to defeat Adolph Hitler.
The film centers around two Broadway producers who, after multiple failures, discover a way in which they could actually make more money producing a flop rather than a hit. For the scheme to work, they must select the worst director and cast. But first, they must choose a screenplay. They settle on “Springtime for Hitler”, a gay romp that celebrates Hitler’s life. How could that not flop?!? In an unexpected turn of events, the audiences love it! They find humor in the absurdity. The actor portrays Hitler — unintentionally — as a buffoon and brings the audience into hysterics.
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