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Playmates (1941)

Playmates (1941)

Comedy Music

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!

Release Date: 1941, December 26
Directors: David Butler
Countries: United States of America
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Cast: Patsy Kelly, Jack Carr, John Barrymore, Lupe Vélez, Kay Kyser, Ginny Simms, May Robson

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

musical press agent bandleader