Charlie Chaplin: Echoes of a Legend is a month-long exhibition celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Charlie Chaplin – a film pioneer, comic genius, and global cultural icon.

Presented for the first time in Asia, the exhibition showcases memorabilia from the private collection of Australian collector Paddy Macdonald, considered one of the world’s largest Chaplin collections.

On display are vintage posters, rare photographs, figurines, and historic publications gathered from around the world, including Australia, the United States, Ireland, France, and Cuba.

Mr. Paddy MacDonald, an Australian-based owner of hundreds if not thousands of items of Chaplin memorabilia, started his collection since as early as the 60s

Hosted at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, where Charlie Chaplin stayed during his honeymoon with actress Paulette Goddard in 1936, this special showcase not only pays tribute to his cinematic legacy but also honours the enduring connection between the Metropole and the legendary actor, celebrated today through the hotel’s iconic Charlie Chaplin Suite.

Charlie Chaplin and his wife Paulette Goddard in Vietnam

The Charlie Chaplin Suite at Metropole Hanoi, honouring the legendary actor’s stay back in 1936

Charlie Chaplin: Echoes of a Legend

Duration: From 24 June to 22 July

Location: Opera Wing & Heritage Wing Lobby at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi,

15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

A Toast to Charlie Chaplin

Alongside this tribute to Chaplin’s legacy, you are also invited to embark on a celebration of taste and nostalgia with Le Club Bar and Bamboo Bar’s ‘The Show Must Pour On’, a whimsical collection of delightful cocktails and desserts, inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s signature characters or iconic film moments.

Playful in spirit yet layered with emotion, these creations echo the charm and depth that defined Chaplin’s timeless artistry – all beautifully in tune with the elegant, nostalgic ambiance of Le Club Bar.

❊ Available throughout the day in July & August

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