She's Working Her Way Through College_
"She's a Burlesque Queen who becomes a co-ed--and gives the Student Body a brand new twist!"
Shapely burlesque dancer Hot Garters Gertie aka Angela Gardner meets her future drama professor. Her new landlady proves to be the professor's wife. Angela helps breath life into the annual school stage show...but someone has discovered her secret past.
Starring
Virginia Mayo, Ronald Reagan, Gene Nelson
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
She's Working Her Way Through College was released 74 years ago in 1952.
Overview
Shapely burlesque dancer Hot Garters Gertie aka Angela Gardner meets her future drama professor. Her new landlady proves to be the professor's wife. Angela h...
She's Working Her Way Through College is a Comedy, Music film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (20)
Virginia Mayo
Angela Gardner
Ronald Reagan
John Palmer
Gene Nelson
Don Weston
Don DeFore
Shep Slade
Phyllis Thaxter
Helen Palmer
Patrice Wymore
Ivy Williams
Roland Winters
Fred Copeland
Raymond Greenleaf
Dean Rogers
Ginger Crowley
Lonnie
Julie Newmar
Julie
Richard Reeves
Mike
Charles Watts
Man Exiting Hotel Elevator
Bess Flowers
Lady in Audience
Norman Bartold
Tiny Gordon
JA
Jimmy Ames
Man in Burlesque Theatre Box (uncredited)
BA
Bette Arlen
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold
Wardrobe Woman (uncredited)
EA
Edward Astran
Trustee (uncredited)
RB
Ramon Blackburn
Singer / Dancer (uncredited)
RB
Royce Blackburn
Singer / Dancer (uncredited)
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What is She's Working Her Way Through College about?
Shapely burlesque dancer Hot Garters Gertie aka Angela Gardner meets her future drama professor. Her new landlady proves to be the professor's wife. Angela helps breath life into the annual school stage show...but someone has discovered her secret past.
How long is She's Working Her Way Through College?
She's Working Her Way Through College has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in She's Working Her Way Through College?
The cast of She's Working Her Way Through College includes Virginia Mayo, Ronald Reagan, Gene Nelson, Don DeFore, Phyllis Thaxter.
What is the rating of She's Working Her Way Through College?
She's Working Her Way Through College has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Music