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!"
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.
Starring
Kay Kyser, John Barrymore, Lupe Vélez
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Playmates was released 85 years ago in 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...
Playmates is a Music, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
CAST (7)
Kay Kyser
Kay Kyser
John Barrymore
John Barrymore
Lupe Vélez
Carmen del Toro
Patsy Kelly
Lulu Monahan
Ginny Simms
Ginny Simms - Band Singer
May Robson
Grandma Kyser
JC
Jack Carr
Pee Wee
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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 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.
How long is Playmates?
Playmates has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in Playmates?
The cast of Playmates includes Kay Kyser, John Barrymore, Lupe Vélez, Patsy Kelly, Ginny Simms.
What is the rating of Playmates?
Playmates has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Music
Comedy
