IMDb
5.5 /10
384 votes


Music · Comedy · 1941 · 1h 36min
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.
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RKO Radio PicturesAvailable in United States (data from JustWatch via TMDB · click → opens in provider)
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IMDb
5.5 /10
384 votes
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TMDB
5.7 /10
6 votes
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Weighted average
5.6/10