The Artist Quotes

Doris I am unhappy, George.

George So are millions of us.

Peppy Miller * To George

George Valentin * On being shown a "talkie

Quotes about The Artist Here is one of the most entertaining films in many a moon, a film that charms because of its story, its performances and because of the sly way it plays with being silent and black and white. "The Artist" knows you're aware it's silent and kids you about it. Not that it's entirely silent, of course; like all silent films were, it's accompanied by music. You know — like in a regular movie when nobody's talking? … I've seen "The Artist" three times, and each time it was applauded, perhaps because the audience was surprised at itself for liking it so much. It's good for holiday time, speaking to all ages in a universal language. Silent films can weave a unique enchantment. During a good one, I fall into a reverie, an encompassing absorption that drops me out of time.

Quotes about The Artist The Artist was made as a love letter to cinema, and grew out of my (and all of my cast and crew’s) admiration and respect for movies throughout history.

Doris We have to talk, George. Why do you refuse to talk?

Al Zimmer Perfect! Could you give me just one more?

George With pleasure.

George Valentin If that's the future you can have it!

Peppy Miller People are tired of old actors mugging at camera to be understood. Out with the old, in with the new. Make way for the young! That's life!

Peppy Miller * Interviewed by reporters, unaware George is behind her.

George Valentin * Opening scene, showing a film in which he is being tortured with electrical devices on his neck.

George Valentin I won't talk! I won't say a word!

Peppy Miller There's one thing we could try. Trust me.