Playmates

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.

Director: David Butler

Cast: Kay Kyser, John Barrymore, Lupe Vélez, Patsy Kelly, Ginny Simms, May Robson, Jack Carr

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.