Academy Awards voters have spoken up for "The Artist," the first silent film to triumph at Hollywood's highest honors since the original Oscar ceremony 83 years ago. The black-and-white comic melodrama took five prizes Sunday, including best picture, actor for Jean Dujardin and director for Michel Hazanavicius. Not since the World War I saga "Wings" was named outstanding picture at the first Oscars in 1929 had a silent film earned the top prize.
84th Annual Academy Award winners announced Sunday
1. Cinematography: "Hugo."
2. Art Direction: "Hugo."
3. Costume Design: "The Artist."
4. Makeup: "The Iron Lady."
5. Foreign Language Film: "A Separation," Iran.
6. Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, "The Help."
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7. Film Editing: "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo."
8. Sound Editing: "Hugo."
9. Sound Mixing: "Hugo."
10. Documentary Feature: "Undefeated."
11. Animated Feature Film: "Rango."
12. Visual Effects: "Hugo."
13. Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, "Beginners."
14. Original Score: "The Artist."
15. Original Song: "Man or Muppet" from "The Muppets."
16. Adapted Screenplay: Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, "The Descendants."
17. Original Screenplay: Woody Allen, "Midnight in Paris."
18. Live Action Short Film: "The Shore."
19. Documentary (short subject): "Saving Face."
20. Animated Short Film: "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore."
21. Directing: Michel Hazanavicius, "The Artist."
22. Actor: Jean Dujardin, "The Artist."
23. Actress: Meryl Streep, "The Iron Lady."
24. Best Picture: "The Artist."
