Playmates

Playmates (1941) is a music, comedy film directed by David Butler rated 5.7/10.

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.

Cast

Kay Kyser

Kay Kyser

John Barrymore

John Barrymore

Lupe Vélez

Carmen del Toro

Patsy Kelly

Lulu Monahan

Ginny Simms

Ginny Simms - Band Singer

May Robson

Grandma Kyser

Jack Carr

Pee Wee