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Confessions of a Co-Ed (1931): Cast & Plot

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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.

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Confessions of a Co-Ed (1931) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Directors
David Burton and Dudley Murphy
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
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The story

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

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  • pregnancy
  • marriage
  • lie
  • young
  • man
  • unplanned pregnancy
  • college student
  • female college student
  • classmate
  • dilemma
  • college
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Cast & crew

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.

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From the directors

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.

Plot

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.

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Details

Confessions of a Co-Ed Also Known As

Also known as “Confesiones de una colegiala”.

Also known as
  • 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.

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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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