Conversations with the cast of The Artist Q&A with Jean Dujardin, James Cromwell, and Missi Pyle Friday, January 13, 2012 Los Angeles Hollywood 1927. George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy (Berenice Bejo), it seems the sky's the limit - major movie stardom awaits. THE ARTIST tells the story of their interlinked destinies. Event moderated by Jenelle Riley, Back Stage Less