Playmates (1941): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1941 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1941, Playmates is a komödie and musik film directed by David Butler, running about 96 minutes. “See Kay go Shakespearean and Ginny go for Kay! See Barrymore get amorous and Lupe go berserk! The happiest, tuniest romantic rumpus the Old Professor ever cavorted in!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lulu Monahan, die Presseagentin von John Barrymore, versucht, einen Sponsor für ein Radioprogramm zu gewinnen. Zu diesem Zweck erfinden sie und der Agent des Bandleaders Kay Kyser die Geschichte, dass der große Shakespeare-Schauspieler Barrymore Kyser trotz seiner ernsthaften Einwände beibringen werde, Shakespeare zu spielen, was jedoch nicht dasselbe ist wie Paducah zu spielen, wie sich bald herausstellt.
Who’s in it. Playmates stars Kay Kyser as Kay Kyser, John Barrymore as John Barrymore, Lupe Vélez as Carmen del Toro and Patsy Kelly as Lulu Monahan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Playmates has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playmates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playmates tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Playmates (1941)?
- In USA, Playmates is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Playmates worth watching?
- Playmates holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and musik. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playmates?
- Playmates stars Kay Kyser, John Barrymore, Lupe Vélez, Patsy Kelly and Ginny Simms.
- When was Playmates released?
- Playmates was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.