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Playmates

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, December 26 1941
82 years ago
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Portrait of Kay KyserKay Kyser
Kay Kyser was
36 in Playmates
as 'Kay Kyser'.
Sun, Jun 18 1905 –
Tue, Jul 23 1985
Portrait of John BarrymoreJohn Barrymore
John Barrymore was
59 in Playmates
as 'John Barrymore'.
Wed, Feb 15 1882 –
Fri, May 29 1942
Portrait of Lupe VélezLupe Vélez
Lupe Vélez was
33 in Playmates
as 'Carmen del Toro'.
Sat, Jul 18 1908 –
Wed, Dec 13 1944
Portrait of Patsy KellyPatsy Kelly
Patsy Kelly was
31 in Playmates
as 'Lulu Monahan'.
Wed, Jan 12 1910 –
Thu, Sep 24 1981
Portrait of Ginny SimmsGinny Simms
Ginny Simms was
26 in Playmates
as 'Ginny Simms - Band Singer'.
Wed, May 26 1915 –
Mon, Apr 04 1994
Portrait of May RobsonMay Robson
May Robson was
83 in Playmates
as 'Grandma Kyser'.
Sat, Apr 17 1858 –
Tue, Oct 20 1942
Portrait of Jack CarrJack Carr
Jack Carr was
35 in Playmates
as 'Pee Wee'.
Thu, May 17 1906 –
Thu, Feb 02 1967

Crew

Portrait of David ButlerDavid Butler
David Butler was
47 in Playmates
as 'Director'
Sun, Dec 16 1894 –
Thu, Jun 14 1979
Portrait of Frank RedmanFrank Redman
Frank Redman was
>> in Playmates
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Fred FleckFred Fleck
Fred Fleck was
49 in Playmates
as 'Assistant Director'
Sat, Jun 04 1892 –
Thu, Nov 09 1961
Portrait of James V. KernJames V. Kern
James V. Kern was
32 in Playmates
as 'Screenplay'
Wed, Sep 22 1909 –
Wed, Nov 09 1966
Portrait of Irene MorraIrene Morra
Irene Morra was
48 in Playmates
as 'Editor'
Mon, Jul 31 1893 –
Sat, Nov 25 1978
Portrait of Albert S. D'AgostinoAlbert S. D'Agostino
Albert S. D'Agostino was
49 in Playmates
as 'Art Direction'
Mon, Dec 26 1892 –
Sat, Mar 14 1970
Portrait of Carroll ClarkCarroll Clark
Carroll Clark was
47 in Playmates
as 'Art Direction'
Tue, Feb 06 1894 –
Fri, May 17 1968