Charlie Chaplin makes a comeback in Hanoi (sort of)
And the black-and-white film legend has now made a comeback, of sorts.
For Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi held a new exhibition called Charlie Chaplin: Echoes of a Legend, which featured items from the private collection of Australian collector Paddy MacDonald.
The display in this iconic 124-year-old luxury hotel in Vietnam's capital included rare posters and original century-old sheet music.
There was also an edition of
TIME
Magazine published on July 6, 1925, which was the first time an actor had featured on its cover.
Mr MacDonald's memorabilia has been sourced in nearly 50 countries around the world, including Australia, the US, Ireland, France and Cuba.
The exhibition at Metropole Hanoi opened on June 24 — the start of a month-long showcase in the hotel's Heritage Wing and Opera Wing lobbies. The exhibition closed on July 22.
At the opening, Mr MacDonald reflected on Chaplin's legacy and the enduring power of culture. He commented that: 'A hallmark of the Metropole Hanoi hotel is culture.' And he quoted Chaplin, who once said: 'Culture does more to change things than legislation or academic papers — it gives us heroes and helps us accumulate inner strength.'
The actor's legacy at the hotel is evident:
+ The Charlie Chaplin Suite, on the third floor of the hotel's newly renovated Heritage Wing, has natural wood flooring, hand-tufted carpets and bespoke furniture.
+ It took 21 months to restore and renovate The Heritage Wing, with its 103 guest rooms and suites. It reopened early in 2024.
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The Hotel Metropole Hanoi has lived at the heart of Hanoi since 1901.
It has hosted holiday makers and business travellers, playwrights, ambassadors, royalty and heads of State.
The team there says: 'It blends colonial heritage with neo-classical luxury and a dash of modernity. The hotel is the first Sofitel Legend in the world and the recipient of numerous international awards for its fine service. This legendary landmark has contributed to the richness of local heritage.
'The hotel includes 358 rooms that are divided into two wings — the historical Heritage Wing and the neo-classical Opera Wing. There are three legendary suites that are named after famous residents and visitors to the hotel (Graham Greene, Charlie Chaplin, Somerset Maugham).'
There are six restaurants and bars.
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