In 1972 , 10 years after Chaplin and George complete his autobiography , Chaplin is invited back to America in order to receive a special Lifetime Achievement award at the 1972 Academy Award ceremony . Though Chaplin is initially still resentful at being exiled from the country and fearful that no one will remember him , the audience happily rejoices upon seeing his classic film clips . Chaplin stands on the stage and is moved to tears when the audience provide him with the Oscar 's longest standing ovation
1972 Academy Award
44th Academy Awards
Chaplin (film)