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P. G. Wodehouse’s comedy follows an English newcomer and a youthful Hollywood star who exchange roles, leading to a series of farcical misunderstandings within the film world of Los Angeles. Their switch illuminates the clash between genteel English manners and the exuberant, show‑tune style of Hollywood, while offering sharp satire on celebrity culture.
First publish date: 1936
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: P. G. Wodehouse
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