Silent film ‘The Artist’ crowned with Oscar gold

Best Actress Meryl Streep and Best Actor Jean Dujardin pose with their Oscars atthe conclusion of the 84thAcademy Awards on Sundaynight (Monday morning inManila). AFP PHOTO HOLLYWOOD: Black-and-white silent film The Artist crowned its spectacular awards season success by winning five Oscars, including the coveted Best Picture prize, at the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday (Monday in Manila).