Once in a Lifetime

Once in a Lifetime

It's Colossal!

1932 · 91 min · ★ 7.3 · Comedy

Story of a Hollywood studio during the transition from silents to talkies.

Directed by Russell Mack · Written by Seton I. Miller

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