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Then, in 1972, something extraordinary happened. Charlie Chaplin returned to America one final time. At the Academy Awards, the audience rose to its feet. For twelve long minutes, they applauded him. It was the longest standing ovation in Oscar history. The old man who had once been chased from America stood there holding an Honorary Oscar, tears in his eyes. At last, the world had forgiven him.”