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

In 1972, Charlie Chaplin was awarded an honorary Oscar, receiving a 12-minute standing ovation—one of the longest in Oscar history. The ovation was an emotional tribute to Chaplin’s extraordinary impact on cinema, celebrating his legacy as a pioneer of film comedy and silent movies. This moment was also significant as it marked Chaplin’s return to the United States after two decades in exile, following accusations during the McCarthy era, making the tribute even more profound and heartfelt. | Hi