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Once in a Lifetime

A Hollywood studio navigates the seismic shift from silent films to talkies amidst a backdrop of turmoil and uncertainty.

Three vaudeville performers, Jerry Hyland, May Daniels, and George Lewis, are left without a booking after the success of The Jazz Singer. Jerry sees the potential of the talkies and decides to head to Hollywood to capitalize on the trend, while May suggests opening a school to teach actors how to speak on film.

Info about Once in a Lifetime

Studio(s): Universal Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Oct 02, 1932

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Romance