Why the 1972 Oscars remains one of the the best ever

In fact, the  lasted for 12 minutes – the longest in Academy Awards history.

For the millions watching at home, witnessing this cinematic giant in front of them felt almost surreal. But the most poignant moment belonged to Chaplin himself as he was given the special award by the Academy of Motion Picture.

”Oh, thank you so much. This is an emotional moment for me. And words are so feeble and futile. Thank you for the honor of inviting me here. You are wonderful, sweet people,”  the English comic actor said.

Old and new

As mentioned, the 1972 ceremony was a celebration of the old and new Hollywood coming together. Legendary stars like Jane Russell, Macdonald Carey, and Jane Powell Kelly shared the spotlight with the emerging generation of actors like Jane Fonda, , Gene Hackman, Cloris Leachman and Raquel Welch.

The red carpet was a display of pure elegance, with stars donning glamorous gowns and tuxedos that exuded the timeless allure of Hollywood’s golden age.