In 1972, Charlie Chaplin received an honorary Oscar and was met with a 12-minute standing ovation—the longest in Academy history. The emotional moment honored his legendary role in shaping film comedy and silent cinema. It also marked Chaplin’s return to the U.S. after 20 years in exile due to McCarthy-era accusations. The tribute was both a cinematic celebration and a powerful gesture of reconciliation. | History In Pictures

816K views · 21K reactions | Charlie Chaplin returned to the United States for the first time in over a decade to accept his honorary Oscar in 1972. He received a 12-minute long standing ovation, the longest in Oscar history. | The Academy | Facebook