Hitler jumps onto a table. He fires a pistol into the ceiling. The loud crack silences the chaotic crowd.
As the script progresses, Hitler’s dialogue changes from defensive, fragmented sentences to absolute, uninterrupted monologues. The characters around him speak less and less, visually and textually representing the silencing of opposition.
HINDENBURG: "I don’t trust you, that little Austrian corporal. But the conservative gentlemen around me say we can control you." HITLER: "Let them try."
For educators, historians, and citizens, this transcript remains essential. Not because it is perfectly accurate, but because it is perfectly terrifying. To access the full script, viewers are encouraged to study the original CBS broadcast recordings or consult the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences library—but be warned: reading the words of evil, even in a transcript, leaves a stain on the soul. hitler the rise of evil transcript exclusive
Hitler's rapid consolidation of power was facilitated by:
(Frail, hesitant) The constitution guarantees freedom of speech, Herr Chancellor. Freedom of the press.
The tension between Hitler and Ernst Röhm, leader of the SA, is a recurring theme in the transcript, highlighting the brutal internal power struggles of the Nazi party. Hitler jumps onto a table
This interaction strips away the myth of Hitler as a self-made political phenomenon. The dialogue reveals how the upper-middle class and industrial capitalists mistakenly believed they could tame, fund, and utilize Hitler as a weapon against communism, failing to realize he would eventually dictate terms to them. Act IV: The Death of Democracy (The Enabling Act)
The transcript’s most vital sub-plot involves journalist Fritz Gerlich. His dialogue is the only one that consistently challenges Hitler’s narrative in real-time.
(Shouting over the noise) Silence! Absolute madness! Separate from Germany? To leave our fatherland fractured while the thieves of Versailles pick at our bones? As the script progresses, Hitler’s dialogue changes from
The script captures the brutal transition from democratic debate to totalitarian fiat. Wels’ dialogue represents the tragic, dignified death of the Weimar Republic, while Hitler’s response signifies the raw majoritarian tyranny that replaced it. The dialogue perfectly illustrates how legal structures can be used to legally dismantle legality itself. Key Thematic Elements of the Script
The final act of the transcript deals with the systematic dismantling of civil liberties following the Reichstag fire. The dialogue strips away any remaining pretense of political compromise.
The people follow strength, but money funds the campaign. To get the money, you must look like a leader, not a vagrant. Let me introduce you to the right circles.
Hitler stands in his long leather coat, staring at the burning skeleton of the parliament building. The orange flames reflect vividly in his eyes.