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Playmates

  • 19411941
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
304
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John Barrymore, Kay Kyser, Ginny Simms, and Lupe Velez in Playmates (1941)
ComedyMusic
Lulu Monahan (Patsy Kelly), the press agent for John Barrymore (John Barrymore),is attempting to get a sponsor for a radio program. To that end, she and the agent for bandleader Kay Kyser (K... Read allLulu Monahan (Patsy Kelly), the press agent for John Barrymore (John Barrymore),is attempting to get a sponsor for a radio program. To that end, she and the agent for bandleader Kay Kyser (Kay Kyser), plant a story that the great Shakespearean actor, over his heartfelt objections... Read allLulu Monahan (Patsy Kelly), the press agent for John Barrymore (John Barrymore),is attempting to get a sponsor for a radio program. To that end, she and the agent for bandleader Kay Kyser (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... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
304
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Butler
  • Writers
    • James V. Kern(story)
    • M.M. Musselman(story)
    • Arthur Phillips(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Kay Kyser
    • John Barrymore
    • Lupe Velez
  • Director
    • David Butler
  • Writers
    • James V. Kern(story)
    • M.M. Musselman(story)
    • Arthur Phillips(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Kay Kyser
    • John Barrymore
    • Lupe Velez
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    John Barrymore, Peter Lind Hayes, Patsy Kelly, Kay Kyser, Ginny Simms, and Lupe Velez in Playmates (1941)
    John Barrymore and Kay Kyser in Playmates (1941)
    John Barrymore, Kay Kyser, Ginny Simms, and Lupe Velez in Playmates (1941)
    John Barrymore, Patsy Kelly, Kay Kyser, Ginny Simms, and Lupe Velez in Playmates (1941)
    Kay Kyser and Lupe Velez in Playmates (1941)

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    Kay Kyser
    Kay Kyser
    • Kay Kyser
    John Barrymore
    John Barrymore
    • John Barrymore
    Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez
    • Carmen del Toro
    Ginny Simms
    Ginny Simms
    • Ginny Simms - Band Singer
    May Robson
    May Robson
    • Grandma Kyser
    Patsy Kelly
    Patsy Kelly
    • Lulu Monahan
    Peter Lind Hayes
    Peter Lind Hayes
    • Peter Lindsay
    Kay Kyser Band
    Kay Kyser Band
    • Kay Kyser's Band
    Harry Babbitt
    Harry Babbitt
    • Harry Babbitt - Band Member
    M.A. Bogue
    M.A. Bogue
    • Ish Kabibble
    • (as Ish Kabibble)
    Sully Mason
    Sully Mason
    • Sully Mason - Band Member
    Dorothy Babb
    Dorothy Babb
    • Autograph Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Leon Belasco
    Leon Belasco
    • Prince Maharoohu
    • (uncredited)
    Joseph E. Bernard
    Joseph E. Bernard
    • Thomas
    • (uncredited)
    William Brandt
    • Member The Guardsmen
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Carr
    • Pee Wee
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Cartledge
    • Page Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    • Philip Tremble
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Butler
    • Writers
      • James V. Kern(story) (screenplay)
      • M.M. Musselman(story)
      • Arthur Phillips(additional dialogue)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This film contains the only screen footage of John Barrymore reciting Hamlet's famous "To be or not to be" soliloquy.
    • Goofs
      When Carmen throws the knife at John and Lulu, the wire used is clearly visible, and a small hole where it sticks in the wall is already present.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Nelson Pennypacker: I agree with you. Barrymore's a great actor.

      Lulu Monahan: Oh, you can say that again. And when he's on the air for you, he'll sell more of your Vitamin L tablets...

      Mr. Nelson Pennypacker: Not Vitamin L, Vitamin A!

      Lulu Monahan: Well, they taste like L to me. Ha ha ha! Some joke, huh?

    • Connections
      References Love Finds Andy Hardy (1938)
    • Soundtracks
      How Long Did I Dream
      (1941)

      Music by Jimmy Van Heusen (as James Van Husen)

      Lyrics by Johnny Burke

      Sung by Ginny Simms with the Kay Kyser Band

    User reviews16

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Silly Fun
    I read the reviews on IMDb before watching this movie, as I often do. I may be in the minority here, but it seemed to me like John Barrymore was having a ball in this movie, hamming it up outrageously and poking fun at his public image. I can understand how some think it is sad or demeaning, but it doesn't seem that way to me. Lupe Velez was typecast, as she often was, but still very funny. Patsy Kelly seemed to play the same character in every movie, better in some than others, probably mostly due to the writing. I thought she was good in this and quite funny. Overall, this movie has lots of silliness, some good laughs, and enjoyable music. To those who need more than that, you probably shouldn't be spend your time watching Kay Kyser movies.
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    • Jan 21, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 26, 1941 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El papamoscas
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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