Once in a Lifetime | Historical Context of This Play
In the following essay, the author discusses the historical context of this play.
The play Once in a Lifetime, by Kaufman and Hart, takes place during a very particular phase in the history of the Hollywood film industry: the transition from silent film to sound film, or ‘‘talkies.’’ In order to fully appreciate the play itself, it is helpful to have a grasp of the specific elements of this era of Hollywood history which are referred to in the play.
This play was originally performed in 1930, and takes place in 1927, during the period of transition from silent film to ‘‘talkies,’’ or movies with synchronized sound. The initial incident of the...
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