Sex Kittens Go to College 1960

Comedy

Runtime

94 mins

Language

English

Directed by

Albert Zugsmith

Made by

Photoplay Associates

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Sex Kittens Go to College Plot Summary

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Dr. Mathilda West Mamie Van Doren arrives at Collins College as the anticipated new professor, a dazzling and formidable figure who reportedly holds 13 academic degrees and speaks 18 languages. Her remarkable credentials and magnetic presence quickly ripple through the campus, influencing everyone from the public relations director to the star athletes. The campus buzz centers on her impact, but also on the relationships around her: the public relations chief, George Barton Martin Milner, who is also the boyfriend of the jealous dean, Dr. Myrtle Carter Pamela Mason; and the football sensation Woo Woo Grabowski Norman Grabowski, who finds himself unsettled in the presence of attractive women, including student Jody Tuesday Weld.

On the edge of campus life, a quirky computer nicknamed Thinko begins to “see” futures—forecasting lottery numbers and even horse races—adding a strange, almost magical layer to the ordinary college routine. Into this mix steps Legs Raffertino Allan Drake, a hoodlum who arrives convinced that Thinko is a bookie rather than a machine with prophetic quirks, while foreign exchange student Suzanne Mijanou Bardot intently interviews Legs for her thesis, curious about the chaos he stirs.

The tangled web tightens when Barton reveals a surprising past for Dr. West: before her academic ascent, she was the stripper known as Tallahassee Tassel Tosser. The revelation unsettles the school’s biggest benefactor, Admiral Wildcat MacPherson Jackie Coogan, whose concern grows as West tries to defend herself. In a bold moment, she stages a tassel demonstration that hypnotizes several men, blending performance with a kind of social magic that neither fully condemns nor fully excuses.

Meanwhile, Woo Woo uses Thinko’s gambling tips to win enough money to propose to Jody and to dream of a new car, a practical payoff that clashes with the dean’s expectations and West’s complicated history. Myrtle Carter Pamela Mason responds by dyeing her hair blond and pursuing Wildcat MacPherson with renewed determination, adding a dash of glamour and rivalry to the campus drama.

As the personal and the professional collide, Dr. West contemplates leaving town to escape a past she never fully denies. But just as departure seems likely, Barton’s impulsive actions—stealing a fire engine—speed the plot toward a dramatic, comic chase, with the goal of catching up to the woman who unsettles every floor of Collins College. In the end, the story unspools with a blend of wit, romance, and a touch of high-stakes farce, leaving characters juggling ambition, desire, and loyalty as they navigate a world where intellect, reputation, and tassels can all twist in unexpected directions.

Sex Kittens Go to College Timeline

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Dr. Mathilda West arrives at Collins College

Administrators at Collins College eagerly anticipate the arrival of Dr. Mathilda West, a prodigiously accomplished professor. Word spreads that she holds 13 academic degrees and speaks 18 languages, creating buzz across campus. Her presence immediately affects everyone from the public relations director George Barton to football star Woo Woo Grabowski.

Opening day Collins College

George Barton drawn to West; Myrtle's jealousy grows

George Barton becomes smitten with Dr West, a development that unsettles the already jealous Myrtle Carter. Myrtle, the college dean, watches the budding attention with growing concern. The dynamic foreshadows a clash of loyalties on campus.

Shortly after arrival Collins College campus

Woo Woo Grabowski’s nerves around beautiful women

Football star Woo Woo Grabowski begins to feel increasingly nervous around beautiful women after Dr West's arrival. Student Jody, who loves him, observes the tension with interest. The romance-laden mood adds to the campus comedy surrounding the new professor.

Soon after arrival Collins College campus

Thinko reveals its future-forecasting knack

Thinko, the campus computer, showcases an uncanny knack for predicting the future, hinting at lottery numbers and horse races. The machine's forecasts spark betting schemes and curiosity among students and staff. Its powers become a recurring element in campus life.

Early on Thinko lab, Collins College

Legs Rafertino and Suzanne cross paths with Thinko

Hoodlum Legs Rafertino arrives at the Thinko lab, convinced Thinko is a bookie and asks for its services. Foreign exchange student Suzanne tries to interview Legs for her thesis, adding an academic angle to the intrigue. The encounter links the Thinko thread with campus mysteries.

Early period Thinko lab, Collins College

Barton exposes West’s past as a tassel performer

Barton steps forward to reveal that Dr West was once the stripper Tallahassee Tassel Tosser, shocking some onlookers. The revelation shifts how the new professor is perceived by students and faculty alike. The moment intensifies campus political and social tensions.

Mid-period Campus

West defends herself with a tassel demonstration

Dr West defends her past with confidence and proceeds to perform a tassel demonstration that hypnotizes several men in the audience. The display showcases her magnetic charm and control. Her performance further complicates reactions from Barton, Myrtle, and MacPherson.

Following the reveal Campus stage

MacPherson grows concerned as a benefactor

Admiral Wildcat MacPherson, the college's primary benefactor, becomes noticeably concerned about the scandal and attention surrounding West. His anxiety highlights potential consequences for the school's funding and reputation. The tension among stakeholders builds toward a turning point.

After tassel demonstration Campus

Woo Woo’s windfall shifts relationships

Woo Woo Grabowski wins enough money on Thinko's gambling advice to marry Jody and buy a car. The windfall cements his relationship with Jody and raises his social standing on campus. Thinko's predictions have tangible effects on the students' personal lives.

Shortly after gambling tip Campus

Myrtle pursues MacPherson with a blond makeover

Myrtle dyes her hair blond and begins courting Admiral MacPherson, hoping to win favor with the benefactor. The flirtation adds to the romantic bickering that threads through the campus. The dynamic increases the stakes surrounding West's presence.

After windfall Campus

West contemplates leaving town

Dr West announces she plans to leave town, feeling unwanted after the mounting attention. The prospect of departure marks a significant turning point in the campus's social whirl. The looming goodbye heightens the urgency of the surrounding relationships.

Before departure Collins College campus vicinity

Barton races to catch West after the escape attempt

Barton steals a fire engine and races to catch up with Dr West as she attempts to depart. The audacious stunt heightens the farcical chaos of the escape and underscores the odd, obsessive comedy surrounding the professor. The scene closes the timeline with a dramatic chase.

Final moments Town near Collins College

Sex Kittens Go to College Characters

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Dr. Mathilda West (Mamie Van Doren)

A brassy professor with 13 degrees who once worked as a stripper under the alias Tallahassee Tassel Tosser. Her magnetic presence unsettles colleagues and students alike, and a tassel demonstration hypnotizes several men, showcasing the power of appearance in campus life.

💃 Seductress 🎓 Professor 🧭 Charismatic

Jody (Tuesday Weld)

A student who is drawn to Woo Woo Grabowski and navigates the flirtatious campus atmosphere. She loves him and becomes part of the romantic subplots that drive the comedy.

💖 Student 🥂 Romantic Interest

George Barton (Martin Milner)

Public relations director and the boyfriend of the jealous dean Myrtle Carter. He exposes Dr. West's past and races to manipulate events, even stealing a fire engine to chase the story.

🎭 Schemer 🧭 Influencer

Admiral Wildcat MacPherson (Jackie Coogan)

The school's primary benefactor whose wealth and authority shape campus politics. He becomes a target of Dr. West's charm and later shows a calculating, social-climbing side.

💼 Benefactor 🏰 Wealthy

Woo Woo Grabowski

A nervous football star whose mood swings around attractive women set the tone for the campus's romantic misadventures. He wins money based on Thinko's gambling tips and plans to marry Jody and buy a car.

🏈 Athlete 💸 Gambler

Legs Raffertino (Allan Drake)

A hoodlum who mistakes Thinko for a bookie and becomes entangled in the Thinko-fueled schemes. He contributes to the chaotic comedic energy of the plot.

🃏 Mischief 🧩 Hoodlum

Suzanne (Mijanou Bardot)

A foreign exchange student who interviews Legs for her thesis. Her presence adds an outsider perspective to the campus's social dynamics.

🌍 Student 📝 Scholar

Dr. Myrtle Carter (Pamela Mason)

The jealous college dean who is romantically entangled with George Barton. Her flirtations and rivalries influence the action, including hair dye and wooing high-status figures.

💼 Dean 🐍 Jealous

Thinko

The campus computer affectionately known as Thinko, capable of predicting future wins and driving the film's capers. It acts as a playful gadget that fuels the comedy rather than a serious plot device.

🤖 Gadget

Sex Kittens Go to College Settings

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Time period

1960s

Set in the early 1960s, the film captures a era of playful rebellion and college hijinks. The era's social dynamics and evolving attitudes toward sexuality influence the comedy, while technology begins to appear in everyday campus life through the Thinko computer.

Location

Collins College Campus

The action unfolds on the Collins College campus, a setting of dorms, classrooms, and athletic facilities where professors, students, and administrators cross paths. The bustling campus atmosphere provides the backdrop for flirtations, pranks, and power plays. The center of attention is the campus itself, a microcosm of social hierarchies and academic ambition.

🎓 College 🏫 Campus

Sex Kittens Go to College Themes

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Sex Appeal

Dr. Mathilda West's magnetism disrupts the campus dynamics as students and staff react to her presence. Her past as a famed entertainer and the tassel demonstration she performs highlight how appearance and charm can influence authority and desire. The tassel demonstration hypnotizes several men, showcasing the power of appearance in campus life.

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Technology

Thinko, the campus computer, seems to foretell futures like lottery numbers and race results. Its predictions drive characters toward risky bets and romantic gambles, fueling the farce. The gadget serves as a satirical nod to 1960s technological fantasies on a lighthearted college stage.

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Farce

The plot unfolds as a cheeky farce of mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and zany stunts. Deans, benefactors, and students chase miscommunications, including a theft of a fire engine, in a series of escalating gags. The comedy relies on rapid reversals and social satire rather than grim drama.

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Sex Kittens Go to College Spoiler-Free Summary

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Collins College becomes a hub of distraction and delight when the search for a new science department head takes an unconventional turn. Instead of relying on traditional interviews, the faculty consults a quirky campus computer known as Thinko, which recommends Dr. Mathilda West as the ideal candidate. Her arrival is met with a mixture of awe and skepticism; she possesses an intimidating roster of academic credentials, including thirteen degrees and fluency in eighteen languages. Yet, for all her intellect, her striking beauty immediately disrupts the status quo, turning the institution into a stage for humorous complications where professional decorum struggles to survive.

The dynamic between the staff and students rapidly unravels as the brilliant professor finds herself the center of attention for reasons that have little to do with her curriculum. Public relations director George Barton and the jealous dean, Dr. Myrtle Carter, find their established relationship tested by the new arrival, while the student body—including a star athlete with a peculiar aversion to beautiful women—struggles to maintain composure. The campus hums with gossip and rivalry, creating a vibrant backdrop where academic ambition collides with raw charisma, and where the line between a scholar and a spectacle becomes increasingly blurred.

Further complicating matters is the computer itself, which seems to offer predictions that go far beyond science fair projects, adding a strange, almost magical layer to the college routine. When a visiting hoodlum named Legs Raffertino arrives with a misunderstanding of the machine’s purpose, the resulting confusion brings a touch of gangster farce to the ivory tower. As Dr. West navigates the swirling rumors and the erratic behavior of those around her, the film weaves a tale of romance, reputation, and the unpredictable nature of life on campus.

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