The Falcon and the Co-eds

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Tom Conway and Jean Brooks in The Falcon and the Co-eds (1943)

Bumbling Detective Film Noir Psychological Drama Teen Drama Whodunnit Crime Drama Mystery

Posing as an insurance investigator, Tom Lawrence looks into the murder of a teacher - falsified as a suicide - at a women's college.Posing as an insurance investigator, Tom Lawrence looks into the murder of a teacher - falsified as a suicide - at a women's college.Posing as an insurance investigator, Tom Lawrence looks into the murder of a teacher - falsified as a suicide - at a women's college.

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6.4/10

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Tom Conway

Tom Lawrence

Jean Brooks

Vicky Gaines

Paula Corday

Marguerita Serena
(as Rita Corday)

Amelita Ward

Jane Harris

Isabel Jewell

Mary Phoebus

George Givot

Dr. Anatole Graelich

Cliff Clark

Inspector Timothy Donovan

Edward Gargan

Detective Bates
(as Ed Gargan)

Barbara Brown

Miss Keyes

Nita Hunter

Second Ugh
(as Juanita Alvarez)

Ruth Álvarez

First Ugh
(as Ruth Alvarez)

Nancy McCollum

Third Ugh

Patti Brill

Beanie Smith

Olin Howland

Goodwillie
(as Olin Howlin)

Frank Baker

Audience Member
(uncredited)

Vangie Beilby

Dowager
(uncredited)

Ruth Cherrington

Dowager
(uncredited)

Dorothy Christy

Maya Harris
(uncredited)

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Trivia
Most Falcon films end with a teaser previewing his next case. The first time it accurately presaged the sequel's plot was for "The Falcon and the Co-eds."

Goofs
The young ladies referred to in the title are in an all female institution, hence are technically not "co-eds".

Quotes
Tom Lawrence, the Falcon: [Seeing Donovan and Marguerita struggling to get out of a compromising position in a chair] Timothy, I'm surprised at you!
Inspector Timothy Donovan: [Trying to find an excuse] She broke in here after something.
Tom Lawrence, the Falcon: Did she get it?
Inspector Timothy Donovan: [Bewildered] Search me!
Tom Lawrence, the Falcon: Searching her would be more to the point.

Connections
Followed by The Falcon Out West (1944)

Soundtracks
Oh Dear What Can the Matter Be?
(aka "Johnny So Long at the Fair") (uncredited)
Traditional
Arranged by Dave Dreyer
Sung by the Three Ughs - Nancy McCollum, Nita Hunter and Ruth Álvarez

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7/10

Good fun if not great art

I have to admit that I am an unabashed fan of Tom Conway. For the most part, Falcon movies are highly entertaining. Certainly no one will ever confuse a `Falcon' movie with great art, but it is impossible to watch them and not be amused. In this case the interaction between the Falcon and the three Ughs is terrific, humorous and, in its manner, touching. I can not help but smile as the young women of Blue Cliff cast eyes at the famous and romantic Falcon.

As with most `Falcon' movies the plot is secondary. You watch to see Tom Lawrence out smart the police (ably played by Cliff Clark and Ed Gargen), flirt with pretty women (Jean Brooks) and in general act as a proto-Bond (without the gadgets and violence).

If you want to a new view of life, look for a Bergman film. If you wish to see film as art I would recommend The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. If you want to spend a fun evening with a loved one (or ones) and a bowl of Orville with root beer, it is hard to beat a Falcon movie, and this is a good example of the serial.