Playmates
"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!"
Originally released in 1941. Playmates is a music/comedy film. directed by David Butler.
Starring Kay Kyser, John Barrymore, and Lupe Vélez
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playmates about?
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 Shakespea...
Who directed Playmates?
Playmates was directed by David Butler.
How long is Playmates?
Playmates has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Playmates released?
Playmates was released on December 26, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Playmates?
The main cast of Playmates includes Kay Kyser, John Barrymore, Lupe Vélez, Patsy Kelly, Ginny Simms.