Once in a Lifetime (satire of Hollywood)

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"Once in a Lifetime" is a satirical stage comedy that lampoons early Hollywood and the film industry's chaotic transition from silent movies to talkies.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf satirical comedy
stage play
theatrical work
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
depicts early sound era in film
film studio system
dramaticFunction comic critique of the film industry
social commentary on Hollywood
focusesOn actors
directors
film industry professionals
producers
genre comedy
satire
hasTheme chaos in the film industry
satire of Hollywood
show business
technological change in cinema
intendedAudience theater audiences
language English
mainSubject Hollywood film industry
talkies
transition from silent films to sound films
medium stage
narrativeForm three-act play
narrativeLocation Hollywood
narrativePerspective outsiders entering Hollywood
narrativeTime early 20th century
late 1920s
parodies Hollywood studio executives
film production practices
film stars
portrays confusion caused by sound technology
eccentric film personalities
opportunism in show business
setting Hollywood offices
film studios
sound stages
style farce
fast-paced dialogue
witty repartee
tone humorous
irreverent
satirical
workType dramatic work

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Moss Hart notableWork Once in a Lifetime (satire of Hollywood)