Here Come the Co-Eds 1945

Phony article plants Molly's Bixby dream

Slats plants a phony article in the local newspaper claiming Molly's ambition is to attend Bixby College. The dean reads the story and is intrigued enough to consider Molly as a candidate. The rumor sets Molly's future on a fast track toward a scholarship.

Dean offers Molly a scholarship

The dean offers Molly a scholarship after reading the article. Molly agrees to accept only if Oliver and Slats can accompany her. To make that possible, they are hired as caretakers at the college.

Caretaker arrangement at Bixby

Oliver, Slats, and Molly move into their caretaker roles at Bixby College and begin adjusting to campus life. They must balance new responsibilities with Molly's impending enrollment. The arrangement marks the trio's entry into the college's traditions.

Foreclosure threat looms

Chairman Kirkland threatens foreclosure if the dean ignores tradition and expels Molly. Diane, his daughter, also attends the college, raising personal stakes. The mortgage pressure pushes everyone toward a quick, risky plan to keep Molly and the school.

Johnson's supervision leads to mishaps

Slats and Oliver take on tasks assigned by their supervisor, Mr. Johnson, but they fail at every assignment. The frequent mishaps highlight their bumbling efforts and comedic misfires. The mounting failures add tension to the looming financial crisis.

Plan to raise $20,000 by wrestling

Slats devises a plan to raise $20,000 to save the school: Oliver will wrestle the Masked Marvel. The scheme ties entertainment to fundraising and creates a potential fortune if the plan succeeds. The weight of the plan falls squarely on Oliver's shoulders.

Masked Marvel illness and replacement

Just before the match, the Masked Marvel falls ill and Mr. Johnson steps in as the opponent. Oliver still manages to win the match, leveraging his energy and the crowd's support. The initial windfall seems within reach as Slats collects $1,000.

Oliver bets on Bixby basketball

Slats bets the $1,000 winnings on Bixby in a basketball game at 20-to-1 odds. The stakes rise from a charity stunt to gambling on a college game. The plan now hinges on an unlikely victory.

Bookie fixes the game with a pro team

To guarantee a win, the bookie hires a professional team to play against Bixby, threatening to rig the result. Oliver and the others sense that things are getting out of hand. The fix becomes a central obstacle to saving the school.

Oliver goes undercover in drag

Oliver disguises himself as a female player, Daisy Dimple, and joins the Bixby basketball team. The disguise creates comic chaos and distracts opponents. The crowd remains oblivious to the impersonation as the game unfolds.

Mid-game identity confusion

Halfway through the game, Oliver is bumped on the head and believes he is Daisy Dimple. He plays up the persona and helps briefly rally the team. A second bump knocks him back to reality and the game momentum shifts.

Return to normal and a setback

Oliver returns to his usual self and ends up losing the game for Bixby. The plan to fix the school's finances through sport takes a setback. The team scrambles to salvage the situation and complete the ruse.

Stealing from the bookie and the chase begins

To cover the losses, Oliver steals the bookie's money, triggering a cross-town chase. They race through streets and finally end up near a sailboat on a trailer. The caper moves toward the climactic payoff.