Playmates (1941): reparto, argumento y streaming
1941 · Película · ★ 4.7
Released in 1941, Playmates is a comedia and música 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, 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.
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. Streaming options change often. 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, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch Playmates (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playmates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Playmates worth watching?
- Playmates holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedia and música. 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.