Playmates is a 1941 American comedy film directed by David Butler and written by James V. Kern. The film stars Kay Kyser, John Barrymore (in his final film), Lupe Vélez, Ginny Simms, May Robson and Patsy Kelly. It was released on December 26, 1941 by RKO Radio Pictures.
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Plot
Lulu Monahan, press agent for John Barrymore, tries to attract a sponsor for Barrymore's radio program. Lulu and bandleader Kay Kyser's agent concoct a story that a great actor will teach Kyser how to play Shakespeare. In New York City, they visit each other to find out how the Hollywood contract for a new agent is.
Cast
Kay Kyser as Kay Kyser
John Barrymore as John Barrymore
Lupe Vélez as Carmen Del Toro
Ginny Simms as Ginny Simms
May Robson as Grandma Kyser
Patsy Kelly as Lulu Monahan
Peter Lind Hayes as Peter Lindsay
Ish Kabibble as Ish Kabibble
Sully Mason as Sully Mason
Harry Babbitt as Harry Babbitt
Leon Belasco as Prince Maharoohu
George Cleveland as Mr. Pennypacker (uncredited)
Alice Fleming as Mrs. Pennypacker (uncredited)