The Falcon and the Co-Eds (1943): Cast & Plot
The Falcon and the Co-Eds is a 1943 mystery crime film directed by William Clemens, starring Tom Conway as Tom Lawrence, the Falcon, Amelita Ward and Rita Corday. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- William Clemens
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Falcon and the Co-Eds About?
The premise of The Falcon and the Co-Eds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
THRILLS UPON THRILLS! The Falcon is called to a young woman’s school to investigate a murder. When he arrives, another victim is discovered.
The Falcon and the Co-Eds Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- police detective
- framed for murder
- female singer
- tap dancing
- telepathy
- murderess
- college campus
- stage show
- girls' dormitory
- clairvoyance
- precognition
- fainting woman
+38 more Show fewer
- the falcon character
- tom lawrence character
- reference to the brooklyn dodgers
- based on story
- title cowritten by female
- melodrama
- murder cover up
- psychological drama
- teen drama
- bumbling detective mystery
- whodunnit mystery
- seaside
- mysterious death
- cottage
- crime of passion
- broken engagement
- gunshot
- poetry
- rear screen projection
- school play rehearsal
- song
- popular music
- pony cart
- death of teacher
- classical music
- sleeping pills
- love triangle
- joyride
- framed photograph
- murder made to look like suicide
- famous actress
- secret marriage
- marriage of convenience
- murder
- teacher
- cliff
- codeine
- investigation
The Falcon and the Co-Eds Cast & Characters
Tom Conway leads the cast as Tom Lawrence, the Falcon, with Amelita Ward as Jane Harris and Rita Corday as Marguerita Serena. Directed by William Clemens; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Clemens
-
Tom Conway as Tom Lawrence, the Falcon - Amelita Ward as Jane Harris
- Rita Corday as Marguerita Serena
- Barbara Brown as Miss Keyes
Also Starring in The Falcon and the Co-Eds
· 14 more- George Givot Dr. Anatole Graelich
- Jean Brooks Vicky Gaines
- Isabel Jewell Mary Phoebus
- Cliff Clark Inspector Timothy Donovan
- Edward Gargan Detective Bates
- Ian Wolfe Eustace L. Harley (uncredited)
- Olin Howland Goodwillie, Bluecliff Driver
- Rosemary La Planche Student (uncredited)
- Patti Brill Beanie Smith
- Nita Hunter Second Ugh (as Juanita Alvarez)
- Dorothy Kelly
- Carole Gallagher Elsie (uncredited)
- Ruth Álvarez First Ugh
- Nancy McCollum Third Ugh
More from William Clemens
More films directed by William Clemens: The Thirteenth Hour, Crime by Night, The Falcon Out West and The Falcon in Danger.
The Falcon and the Co-Eds Plot Summary
What happens in The Falcon and the Co-Eds from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jane Harris, Amelita Ward, a student at the Bluecliff Seminary for Girls, asks Tom Lawrence, the Falcon, for help to investigate a death her unstable roommate, Marguerita Serena, [Rita Corday], a clairvoyant, predicted. The recently deceased Professor Jamison leaves everyone uncertain whether his end was suicide or homicide, setting the stage for a slow-burn mystery that blends eerie omens with cold hard clues.
Full summary
The whole story of The Falcon and the Co-Eds, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Falcon and the Co-Eds?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the semi‑private school where the story takes place?
Seen The Falcon and the Co-Eds?
Movies Like The Falcon and the Co-Eds
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Falcon’s Alibi, The Falcon’s Adventure and The Falcon Takes Over.
-
The Falcon’s Alibi 1946 -
The Falcon’s Adventure 1946 -
The Falcon Takes Over 1942 -
The Falcon Strikes Back 1943 -
The Gay Falcon 1941 -
The Falcon in Hollywood 1944 -
The Falcon in San Francisco 1945 -
The Falcon’s Brother 1942 -
The Falcon in Mexico 1944 -
The Maltese Falcon 1931 -
The Falcon in Danger 1943 -
A Date with the Falcon 1942
The Falcon and the Co-Eds FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Falcon and the Co-Eds, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Falcon and the Co-Eds?
The Falcon and the Co-Eds runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was The Falcon and the Co-Eds released?
The Falcon and the Co-Eds was released on November 10, 1943.
Who directed The Falcon and the Co-Eds?
The Falcon and the Co-Eds was directed by William Clemens.
More films by William Clemens Who is in the cast of The Falcon and the Co-Eds?
The Falcon and the Co-Eds stars Tom Conway as Tom Lawrence, the Falcon, Amelita Ward as Jane Harris and Rita Corday as Marguerita Serena, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Falcon and the Co-Eds have a post-credit scene?
No. The Falcon and the Co-Eds has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
