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On 3 January 2013, it was proposed that this article be moved. The result of the discussion was no consensus.

Plot derived directly from

Paul Auster's 2002 novel "The Book of Illusion". Which refers to the old and true tales of silent stars with accents and also to their more recent imitator: New York theater impressario Charles Ludlum, who himself slipped untimely into silence in 1987.

Category:Historical romance films

An editor keeps adding this category, but doesn't source their addition, saying that "it's obvious". Considering the issues with the lead of the article, saying it's French and in the style of a silent film, anything else along those lines would need to be backed up with reliable sources. Thanks. Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 11:41, 16 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Boxoffice Mojo lists it as a comedy/drama, while Allmovie has the same, with the sub-genres of "Romantic Drama" and "Showbiz Comedy". Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 11:48, 16 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The only genres that should be listed are those that WP:SECONDARY WP:RSs note. Lugnuts has provided those - the IP has not. MarnetteD|Talk 13:48, 16 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The American Film Institute goes with "Comedy drama" and "Romance". "Historical films" usually have specific traits, and some basis in fact (either historical people or historical events); Allmovie provide a full description. I think The Artist is just a comedy drama with a period setting, and the "Films set in XXXX" categories take care of this. Betty Logan (talk) 17:50, 16 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks both. Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 18:07, 16 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Production notes

If anyone is interested in improving the article, and especially the reference coverage, they might find this archived copy of the Production Notes (PDF) helpful. -- 109.77.236.232 (talk) 23:06, 20 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Bitsie Tulloch

Just seen the film. Noticed she's credited as 'Betsie' Tulloch in the credits. Renard Migrant (talk) 01:40, 11 December 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Invoking William Powell?

The lead character’s appearance and style resembles old school Hollywood icon William Powell (1892-1984) who got his start in silent films. 2604:2D80:ED08:A00:219D:3AA1:3744:3D51 (talk) 04:12, 12 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, but why no mention of Modern Times?

Inasmuch as Chaplin's film from 1936, Modern Times, set the precedent for The Artist--a largely silent movie (except for the musical score, certain sound effects and the famous singing waiter scene)--I am surprised that neither this article nor most every other online entry about The Artist mentions this. 2601:547:CA00:2AD0:D36:62E:C3FB:BDC8 (talk) 19:37, 18 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]