Playmates (1941 film)

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.

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.

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)