Good News 1947

Setting and football fever at Tait College

The film opens in 1927 at Tait College, where football dominates campus life and the crowd roars for the big games. The school buzzes with pep songs and social pressure around athletics. The stage is set for romance and rivalry to unfold among students.

Tommy reveals the trick to attracting girls

Tommy Marlowe tells his friend Bobby Turner that the key is to show no interest, a strategy he believes will make him irresistible. He revels in the idea of being a 'Ladies' Man' as they discuss at the campus. The plan foreshadows the social maneuvering that drives the plot.

Sorority party and Pat resists

At a sorority party, Pat McClellan resists Tommy's overconfident advances and cuts him down with wit. Her snub highlights the rivalry between appearance, wealth, and romance on campus. The party sets Pat as a foil to Tommy's charm.

Pat eyeing Peter Van Dyne III

Pat soon shifts her eye to wealthy Peter Van Dyne III instead of Tommy, signaling that status matters as much as flirtation. Her pursuit of prestige over romance deepens the love-triangle dynamics. Tommy's stumbling social standing becomes a catalyst for later actions.

Tommy seeks Connie for a French lesson

Pat insults Tommy in French, prompting him to enlist Connie Lane, the part-time school librarian, to tutor him in the language. Connie agrees, despite her own reservations about social class. The tutoring becomes the seed of a budding romance.

Tommy falls for Connie; Connie's background

Tommy gradually falls for Connie, who comes from a poorer background yet carries herself with warmth and grace. Connie’s aspirations clash with Tommy’s flirtations and social failures. The relationship slowly moves beyond the initial tutor dynamic.

Babe and Bobby; Beef's jealousy

Connie's roommate Babe Doolittle wants to leave her relationship with jealous Beef to pursue Bobby Turner. Bobby admits attraction but fears Beef, creating tension behind the scenes. The subplots intertwine with the main romance and the football fever.

Soda shop humiliation: Tommy's failed French

At the local soda shop, Tommy's newly learned French fails to impress Pat, who is with Peter. He leaves the scene dejected, realizing his on-field confidence may not translate to social success. The moment heightens Pat’s allure and Tommy’s determination to change the game.

Babe inflates Tommy's wealth to Pat

Babe, sensing Tommy's instability, tells Pat that Tommy comes from a wealthy family to revive her interest. Pat’s attraction rekindles as social status becomes a key driver. The deception accelerates the upcoming big dance and decision moment.

The big dance: Tommy asks Connie, then wavers

Tommy asks Connie to the big dance and she is thrilled, but he reneges at the last minute when Pat shows interest again. Connie is heartbroken as social priorities override true affection. The incident crystallizes the conflict between appearances and genuine feeling.

French exam ploy and secret blessing

Desperate to win, Tommy deliberately fails his French exam with answers meant to expose his true love for Connie. Professor Kennyon privately tells Connie he will let Tommy pass so he can play in the big game. Connie worries Pat will end up with him but is drawn to Tommy regardless.

After the game: jealousy and final pairing

After the big game, Connie's social fears ease as Tommy's deception is revealed to be a misguided ploy to win. He pairs off with Connie, Beef pairs with Pat, and Babe with Bobby Turner. The group exits into festivities as the final production number approaches.