Must love dogs.

According to Hollywood wags, the very first Oscar very nearly went to dog star Rin Tin Tin, and organizers, fearful that the award would never be taken seriously, decreed that no canines could be eligible.  C'est la vie, Uggie.

For the doggone cutest performers in 2011 films, click on the link below.

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At left:  Uggie, the canine co-star of the French silent film homage, The Artist.