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.
Kay Kyser
as Kay Kyser
John Barrymore
as John Barrymore
Lupe Vélez
as Carmen del Toro
Patsy Kelly
as Lulu Monahan
Ginny Simms
as Ginny Simms - Band Singer
May Robson
as Grandma Kyser
Jack Carr
as Pee Wee
