Here Come the Co-Eds
Molly, her brother, Slats, and his pal, Oliver, are taxi dancers at the Miramar Ballroom. As a publicity stunt, Slats plants an article about Molly claiming her ambition is to earn enough money to attend staid, all-girl Bixby College. Bixby's progressive dean offers Molly a scholarship. Molly accepts on the condition that Slats and Oliver come along too as campus caretakers. But the pompous Chairman threatens to foreclose on the school's mortgage if Molly isn't expelled. Together, the trio, with the help of some new friends, concocts a scheme to raise enough money to save the school. The plan involves a bet on the Bixby basketball team, which is playing in a game rated at 20 to 1 by the local bookie. But the bookie has other plans for their dough and hires a group of ringers to step in for the opponents. All is not lost, at least while Oliver has the chance to turn things around for his friends-one way or another.
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Plot Summary
When a wealthy philanthropist dies, his will stipulates that his fortune be divided among the graduates of the female college he secretly attended. A group of bumbling crooks discovers this and hatches a plan to infiltrate the college and claim the inheritance. However, their disguise and schemes quickly lead to chaotic and comedic situations.
Critical Reception
As a low-budget musical comedy of its era, 'Here Come the Co-Eds' received modest reviews, primarily noting its lighthearted entertainment value and musical numbers. It was seen as a typical escapist film, popular for its blend of humor and song during wartime.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic musical sequences and light comedic moments.
- Found to be a diverting, if somewhat formulaic, musical comedy.
- Often cited for its charming cast and pleasant, escapist entertainment.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are scarce due to its age and genre, but it is generally appreciated as a nostalgic piece of classic Hollywood musical comedy, offering simple humor and enjoyable song-and-dance routines.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to star Abbott and Costello, but they were replaced by Eddie Quillan and Tim Ryan after scheduling conflicts.
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