The year was 1972 and Charles Chaplin, having been virtually banned from Hollywood due to his left-leaning political views in the age of McCarthy, made a triumphant return to the movie capitol to accept an honorary Oscar. The comedic genius was loathed by many in his personal life, but few would fail to be moved by this moment, which probably elicited the greatest ovation in Oscar history. (Note the presence of Jackie Coogan in the audience. As a child, Coogan starred with Chaplin in The Kid).