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      Playmates

      Released Dec 26, 1941 1h 34m Musical Comedy List
      Reviews John Barrymore (John Barrymore) is a washed-up Shakespearean actor so desperate for work that he agrees to teach his craft to bandleader Kay Kyser (Kay Kyser). This bright idea is part of a PR ploy dreamed up by John's manager, Lulu Monahan (Patsy Kelly), who hopes that all the attention lavished on Kay, a popular radio figure, will rub off on her client. As John struggles with Kay, performances abound, with Carmen del Toro (Lupe Velez) dancing a mean rumba. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Sep 01 Buy Now

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      Aurelio Pego Cine-Mundial A great comedy that I highly recommend. [Full Review in Spanish] Sep 11, 2019 Full Review Elena de la Torre Cine-Mundial It's all too much for our taste. [Full Review in Spanish] Sep 11, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews John Barrymore's last film is a stinker. Rated: C+ Sep 15, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis John Barrymore (John Barrymore) is a washed-up Shakespearean actor so desperate for work that he agrees to teach his craft to bandleader Kay Kyser (Kay Kyser). This bright idea is part of a PR ploy dreamed up by John's manager, Lulu Monahan (Patsy Kelly), who hopes that all the attention lavished on Kay, a popular radio figure, will rub off on her client. As John struggles with Kay, performances abound, with Carmen del Toro (Lupe Velez) dancing a mean rumba.
      Director
      David Butler
      Screenwriter
      James V. Kern
      Distributor
      RKO Radio Pictures
      Production Co
      RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
      Genre
      Musical, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 26, 1941, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 1, 2009
      Runtime
      1h 34m
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