| Playmates | |
| Director: | David Butler Fred Fleck (assistant) |
| Producer: | David Butler |
| Screenplay: | James V. Kern |
| Story: | James V. Kern M.M. Musselman |
| Starring: | Kay Kyser John Barrymore Lupe Vélez Ginny Simms May Robson Patsy Kelly |
| Music: | Roy Webb |
| Cinematography: | Frank Redman |
| Editing: | Irene Morra |
| Studio: | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Distributor: | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Runtime: | 96 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
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]
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]