Movie Description

Playmates

(1941)

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.

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Facts

Original TitlePlaymates

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1941-12-26

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 36m

Production CompaniesRKO Radio Pictures

Genres

  • Music
  • Comedy