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Campus Confessions
This comical campus romance showcases the fancy footwork of All-American basketball player Hank Luisetti while it tells the story of a dean's son who does his very best to become a good student. When he fails, he turns to playing basketball and befriends Luisetti, which makes him quite popular. This doesn't sit well with the dean, who wants academics to be more important than sports.
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Plot Summary
A naive co-ed named Betty, struggling to find a boyfriend at college, decides to seek advice from the campus's resident 'expert' on romance, a popular athlete named Skip. However, Skip has his own romantic troubles and finds himself drawn to Betty's genuine nature. Meanwhile, a wealthy but awkward suitor tries to woo Betty with his riches, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
Campus Confessions was a modest B-movie production that received a generally lukewarm reception from critics upon its release. It was seen as a typical college-life romantic comedy of its era, with some acknowledging its lighthearted charm and youthful energy, while others found its plot predictable and its humor somewhat dated. Audiences likely found it an enjoyable, if unremarkable, diversion.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted and energetic portrayal of college life.
Found to be a predictable but charming romantic comedy for its time.
Some critics noted the performances of the young cast as a highlight.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this film from 1938 is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by the Poverty Row studio Monogram Pictures, known for its low-budget productions, which often focused on popular genres like college comedies and Westerns.
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