Purely History on Instagram: "At the 44th Academy Awards in 1972, Charlie Chaplin returned to the United States after two decades of exile to accept an Honorary Award. When he walked on stage, the audience gave him an emotional standing ovation that lasted about 12 minutes, the longest in Oscar history."

Explaining on Instagram: "At the 1972 Academy Awards, Charlie Chaplin returned to the United States after decades in exile and was honored with an honorary Oscar. When he appeared on stage, the audience erupted in applause that lasted an extraordinary 12 minutes, the longest standing ovation in Oscar history, as Hollywood celebrated his unmatched influence on film and comedy. • #wholesome #explore #oscars #reels #appreciation"