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1941 film by David Butler From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.[1][2]
Playmates | |
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Directed by | David Butler Fred Fleck (assistant) |
Screenplay by | James V. Kern |
Story by | James V. Kern M.M. Musselman |
Produced by | David Butler |
Starring | Kay Kyser John Barrymore Lupe Vélez Ginny Simms May Robson Patsy Kelly |
Cinematography | Frank Redman |
Edited by | Irene Morra |
Music by | Roy Webb |
Production company | |
Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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.[3]
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