Playmates

(1941)

Synopsis

A washed-up Shakespearean actor cooks up a publicity scheme to break into radio by tutoring a popular Dixieland bandleader in how to perform the Bard's plays for a festival. John Barrymore's final screen appearance.

Directors

David Butler, James Kern, David Butler

Production year

1941

Rating

NR

Studio

Warner Bros.

Runtime

94 minutes

Cast

John Barrymore, Kay Kyser, LUPE VELEZ, May Robson, Ginny Simms