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'The Artist' speaks volumes at Academy Awards as it snags 5 statuettes

Best Actor winner Jean Dujardin kisses Uggie the dog after
Best Actor winner Jean Dujardin kisses Uggie the dog afterGARY HERSHORN / Reuters
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Bret McKenzie, nominated for the original song award for music and lyrics for
Bret McKenzie, nominated for the original song award for music and lyrics forMARIO ANZUONI / Reuters

Vive la France! Vive la ... silent black-and-white movies?

"The Artist" was expected to win a number of the major Academy Awards Sunday night in Los Angeles, and the French, mostly silent, mostly black-and-white film did just that. It claimed the golden statuettes for best picture, best director, best actor and even best costume design and best score.

-- Reported by Today Entertainment's Gael Fashingbauer Cooper

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Actress Angelina Jolie arrives before the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Actor Jean Dujardin accepts the Best Actor Award for 'The Artist' onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Actor Jean Dujardin accepts the Best Actor Award for 'The Artist' onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Kevin Winter / Getty Images
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