At the 44th Academy Awards in 1972, Charlie Chaplin returned to the U.S. after twenty years in exile to receive an Honorary Award. His entrance on stage prompted an emotional standing ovation that lasted around 12 minutes, the longest in Oscar history. | Historyinmemes

Musician Isaac Hayes made history at the 44th Academy Awards as the first Black winner in the Best Original Song category for the "Theme From Shaft" from 'Shaft.' That year Isaac also received a nomination for Best Original Dramatic Score for 'Shaft.’ Check back everyday for a new moment and watch the #Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p! 51 days til #Oscars95 | The Academy

what a moment In 1972, after a two-decade absence from the United States, Charlie Chaplin returned to accept an Honorary Academy Award at the 44th Oscars ceremony. The audience honored him with a 12-minute standing ovation, the longest in the event’s history. This moment served as both a tribute to Chaplin’s monumental contributions to cinema and an implicit apology for his prior mistreatment during the McCarthy era.  Visibly moved, Chaplin acknowledged the accolade, marking a poignant moment i

A look back at "The French Connection" producer Philip D'Antoni winning the Oscar for Best Picture at the 44th Annual #Oscars in 1972. | The Academy

Fruma Sarah really said “you can take my husband, but not my pearls.” 💅 Released on this day 54 years ago, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (1971) went on to receive eight Oscar nominations at the 44th Academy Awards, winning three. | The Academy