Playmates(1941)
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!
Playmates 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.
Playmates (1941) is a music and comedy film directed by David Butler, released on December 26, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Kay Kyser, John Barrymore, Lupe Vélez and Patsy Kelly. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- David Butler
- Writers:
- James V. Kern
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Redman
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Playmates (1941) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Playmates before you stream it.
Playmates Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Jack Carr
Jack Carr
as Pee Wee
Key crew
Directed by David Butler, written by James V. Kern.
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Playmates Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Playmates – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Playmates online?
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Playmates (1941) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Playmates?
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The main cast of Playmates (1941) includes Kay Kyser, John Barrymore, Lupe Vélez, Patsy Kelly and Ginny Simms. The film was directed by David Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Playmates released?
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Playmates was released on December 26, 1941 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Playmates worth watching?
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Playmates (1941) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Playmates?
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Yes. The official Playmates trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.