Secrets of a Co-ed (1942)
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College co-ed Brenta (Tina Thayer) is the daughter of district attorney Reynolds (Otto Kruger). In defiance of her dad's wishes, Brenta begins dating underworld figure Nick (Rick Vallin), the covert head of a gambling ring. Rather than see his daughter's reputation ruined by the slimy Nick,… More College co-ed Brenta (Tina Thayer) is the daughter of district attorney Reynolds (Otto Kruger). In defiance of her dad's wishes, Brenta begins dating underworld figure Nick (Rick Vallin), the covert head of a gambling ring. Rather than see his daughter's reputation ruined by the slimy Nick, Reynolds arranges for the gangster's death. Alas, Brenta herself is accused of the murder, leading to a last-reel display of courtroom pyrotechnics from the conscience-stricken Reynolds. This low-grade ripoff of the 1931 MGM drama A Free Soul is elevated by the inventive direction of Joseph H. Lewis. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Written By
- George Wallace Sayre
- Genres
- Drama, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Oct 26, 1942 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Minor thriller, about rich girl who gets crush on mobster, lives to regret it - with a few good Joseph H. Lewis touches.
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Cast
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Tina Thayer
as Brenda
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Rick Vallin
as Nick
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Russell Hoyt
as Bille
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Marcia Mae Jones
as Laura
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Herb Vigran
as Soapy
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Patricia Knox
as Flo
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Claire Rochelle
as Miss Wilson
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Addison Richards
as District Attorney
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Isabelle La Mal
as Dean Sophie
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Otto Kruger
as Reynolds
- Diana Del Rio
- Geraldine Spreckels
