Music ·Comedy · United States of America · 1941 · 1h 36m

Playmates

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Director
David Butler
Cast
Kay Kyser as Kay Kyser John Barrymore as John Barrymore Lupe Vélez as Carmen del Toro Patsy Kelly as Lulu Monahan Ginny Simms as Ginny Simms - Band Singer May Robson as Grandma Kyser
Crew
Frank Redman — Director of Photography Irene Morra — Editor James V. Kern — Screenplay
Tagline

See Kay go Shakespearean and Ginny go for Kay! See Barrymore get amorous and Lupe go berserk! The happiest, tuniest romantic rumpus the Old Professor ever cavorted in!

Synopsis

Lulu Monahan, the press agent for John Barrymore, is attempting to get a sponsor for a radio program. To that end, she and the agent for bandleader Kay Kyser, plant a story that the great Shakespearean actor, over his heartfelt objections, will teach Kyser how to play Shakespeare, which isn't the same as playing Paducah, which soon becomes evident.

Mood & Themes
musicalbandleaderpress agent
Key Collaborators
David Butler Director Frank Redman Director of Photography Irene Morra Editor James V. Kern Screenplay
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