Too Many Girls (1940) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Harvey hatches Connie's bodyguard plan

   Tycoon Harvey Casey laments Connie's constant escapes from her guards and decides to hire a discreet team to protect her at Pottawatomie College. He specifically aims to enlist Princeton star Clint Kelly and three fellow players to serve as her guards while she studies. The plan is designed to keep Connie safe without drawing attention to their identities.

   Where

   Harvey Casey's office

2. 2

   Connie returns to the United States with plans for Pottawatomie

   Connie finishes school in Italy and comes back to the United States intent on attending Pottawatomie College in Stop Gap, New Mexico. Harvey's fears about her safety rise as she resumes her accustomed independence. Her arrival sets the stage for the bodyguard arrangement.

   Where

   Stop Gap, New Mexico

3. 3

   The four players sign on as Connie's discreet bodyguards

   Clint Kelly and his three teammates accept the unusual assignment to protect Connie at the college. They accept the contracts that will keep their identities hidden from her. Their new roles align with Harvey's plan to shield Connie while combining their athletic talents with campus life.

   Where

   Pottawatomie College, Stop Gap, NM

4. 4

   Anti-romance clause signed

   The players sign contracts that include an 'anti-romance' clause to conceal their protective roles from Connie. The clause foreshadows the romance tension that will complicate their mission. This legal safeguard becomes a recurring obstacle as emotions rise.

   Where

   Pottawatomie College

5. 5

   Finance scramble on campus

   With the college in debt trouble, student leaders Eileen and Pepe organize a fundraising drive to raise $300. The four players contribute their salaries to help the cause. The gesture underscores how the guards’ presence unexpectedly strengthens the team's finances and morale.

   Where

   Pottawatomie College campus

6. 6

   The guards arrive and boost the football team

   Clint, Jojo, Manuelito, and Al arrive and use their leadership to revitalize Pottawatomie's football program. The team quickly becomes one of the country’s strongest, and the guards become campus celebrities. Their success broadens Connie's circle of influence on campus.

   Where

   Pottawatomie College football field

7. 7

   Connie's motive revealed to Clint on the bus

   Clint learns that Connie's visit is tied to pursuing a relationship with Beverly Waverly, not just protection. He notices Connie delivering a letter to an Indian man, addressed to Beverly, while they ride the bus together. The revelation marks the first major crack in the guards' arrangement.

   Where

   Bus ride to Stop Gap

8. 8

   Clint withdraws as fans pursue the others

   As Connie and the others win popularity, the other three guards draw attention from female students, while Clint withdraws to focus on his studies and job. The social dynamics on campus push him into a more isolated role. The internal pressure signals where their relationships are headed.

   Where

   Pottawatomie College

9. 9

   Harvey uses his connections to bolster the team

   Harvey leverages his influence to expand the team's reach and resources beyond the campus. The guards’ presence is stretched to new opportunities, heightening the stakes for their secret arrangement. The dynamic blurs lines between school life, athletics, and private loyalty.

   Where

   Pottawatomie College

10. 10

    Connie pursues Clint; romance blossoms

    Connie begins pursuing Clint, and he grows to care for her despite the anti-romance clause. Their evolving romance threatens to derail the original purpose of the disguise. The couple's emotions complicate their obligations and their place on the team.

    Where

    Pottawatomie College

11. 11

    Connie reveals her identity; Clint reveals the truth

    Connie finally tells Clint who she really is and what the guards are. In response, Clint and the other guards confess their true positions and the anti-romance clause. The truth dismantles the protective cover and tests their loyalties.

    Where

    Pottawatomie College

12. 12

    Connie forces the guards to return East

    Devastated by the revelation, Connie drops out of Pottawatomie and orders the guards to come back East with her. The student body reacts as the football stars face relocation and questions about their futures. The campus feels the impact of losing the team’s guardians.

    Where

    Pottawatomie College

13. 13

    Hostage crisis and escape

    The student body stages a hostage situation to pressure the guards to stay, capturing Manuelito while the others escape. The crisis exposes the campus’s willingness to go to extremes for the players. Beverly's involvement helps untangle the situation.

    Where

    Pottawatomie College campus

14. 14

    Beverly intervenes and the guards return to play

    Beverly Waverly convinces Connie to allow the guards to return and play. Clint initially refuses but Connie persuades him and confesses her love. The team reconciles with the plan to compete and the guard's duties resume.

    Where

    Pottawatomie College

15. 15

    Big game triumph and celebratory dance

    The team wins the big game, validating the guards’ unlikely alliance and Connie’s daring choice. Clint and Connie share a dance as the campus celebrates the victory and the romance that survived the season. The crowd cheers as the college joyfully commemorates the success.

    Where

    Pottawatomie College stadium