Confessions of a Co-Ed (1931): Cast & Plot
Confessions of a Co-Ed is a 1931 drama directed by David Burton and Dudley Murphy, starring Sylvia Sidney as Patricia Harper, George Irving and Phillips Holmes. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Directors
- David Burton and Dudley Murphy
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Confessions of a Co-Ed About?
The premise of Confessions of a Co-Ed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After becoming pregnant by the man she loves, a college student discovers that they cannot marry because of family pressure. To preserve her reputation she wed a fellow student she does not love. When her former boyfriend returns, she must confront her obligations and choose between duty and true love.
Confessions of a Co-Ed Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- pregnancy
- marriage
- lie
- young
- man
- unplanned pregnancy
- college student
- female college student
- classmate
- dilemma
- college
Confessions of a Co-Ed Cast & Characters
Sylvia Sidney leads the cast as Patricia Harper, with George Irving as College President and Phillips Holmes as Dan Carter. Directed by David Burton and Dudley Murphy; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director David Burton
- Co-director Dudley Murphy
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Sylvia Sidney as Patricia Harper -
George Irving as College President - Phillips Holmes as Dan Carter
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Norman Foster as Hal Evans
Also Starring in Confessions of a Co-Ed
· 17 more- Claudia Dell Peggy
- Eulalie Jensen Dean Marbridge
- Winter Hall Dean Winslow
- Claire Dodd Co-Ed in Chapel
- Bing Crosby Bing
- Dickie Moore Patricia's Son
- Bruce Cabot Student at Dance
- Martha Sleeper Lucille
- Harry Barris Harry
- Joseph North Butler
- Dorothy Libaire Mildred Stevens
- Florence Britton Adelaide
- Imboden Parrish Student
- John Breeden Student
- Marguerite Warner Sally
- Al Rinker Al
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- Bruce Coleman Mark
More from David Burton and Dudley Murphy
More films directed by David Burton and Dudley Murphy: Yes, Indeed!, Lazybones, One Third of a Nation and Make Way for a Lady.
Confessions of a Co-Ed Plot Summary
What happens in Confessions of a Co-Ed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Patricia Harper tells the story of her four years at the co-educational Stafford College, a time defined by friendships, rivalries, and the quiet choices that shape a young woman’s future. She draws the attention of two men, Dan Carter and Hal Evans, and for a time she falls in love with Dan. Yet trouble arises when she is accused by her fellow student, Peggy Wilson, of stealing him away. The accusation forces Pat to distance herself from Dan, while Peggy, desperate to keep Dan’s affection for herself, engineers a ride in Hal’s car. On an out-of-bounds road the car strikes a policeman and plunges into a ditch, yet the lovers escape unseen.
Full summary
The whole story of Confessions of a Co-Ed, scene by scene
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Confessions of a Co-Ed Also Known As
Also known as “Confesiones de una colegiala”.
- Also known as
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- Confesiones de una colegiala
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Confessions of a Co-Ed FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Confessions of a Co-Ed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Confessions of a Co-Ed?
Confessions of a Co-Ed runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Confessions of a Co-Ed released?
Confessions of a Co-Ed was released on July 11, 1931.
Who directed Confessions of a Co-Ed?
Confessions of a Co-Ed was directed by David Burton and Dudley Murphy.
More films by David Burton Who is in the cast of Confessions of a Co-Ed?
Confessions of a Co-Ed stars Sylvia Sidney as Patricia Harper, George Irving as College President and Phillips Holmes as Dan Carter, among 21 credited actors.
Does Confessions of a Co-Ed have a post-credit scene?
No. Confessions of a Co-Ed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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