Playmates (1941 film)

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Playmates
Playmates (1941 film) poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDavid Butler
Fred Fleck (assistant)
Screenplay byJames V. Kern
Story byJames V. Kern
M.M. Musselman
Produced byDavid Butler
StarringKay Kyser
John Barrymore
Lupe Vélez
Ginny Simms
May Robson
Patsy Kelly
CinematographyFrank Redman
Edited byIrene Morra
Music byRoy Webb
Distributed byRKO Radio Pictures
Release date
  • December 26, 1941 (1941-12-26)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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. The film was released on December 26, 1941, by RKO Radio Pictures.[1][2]

Plot introduction[]

Lulu Monahan, played by Patsy Kelly, is a press agent for John Barrymore, who plays himself. Lulu tries to get a sponsor for his radio program. Lulu and the agent for bandleader Kay Kyser (who also plays himself) make up a story that the great Shakespearean actor will teach Kyser how to play Shakespeare.[3]

Cast[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Playmates (1941) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  2. ^ T.M.P. (1941-12-26). "Movie Review - Playmates - At Loew's State". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  3. ^ Hal Erickson (1941-12-26). "Playmates (1941) - David Butler | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie. Retrieved 2015-06-12.

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