Shapely burlesque dancer 'Hot Garters' Gertie, also known as Angela Gardner, reconnects with her former teacher John Palmer, who is now a professor at Midwest State. Angela decides to begin her new college career there. She rents a room from a landlady who turns out to be Professor Palmer's wife. Amidst romantic complications, Angela helps revitalize the struggling dramatic arts department by helping them stage a potentially popular musical show. However, her secret past is discovered—does she have an ace up her garter? **Cast:** - Virginia Mayo as Angela Gardner / 'Hot Garters Gertie' (singing voice dubbed by Bonnie Lou Williams) - Ronald Reagan as Professor John Palmer - Gene Nelson as Don Weston (singing voice partially dubbed by Hal Derwin) - Don DeFore as Shep Slade - Phyllis Thaxter as Helen Palmer - Patrice Wymore as 'Poison' Ivy Williams - Roland Winters as Fred Copeland - Raymond Greenleaf as Dean Rogers - Ginger Crowley as Lonnie - Ivy's Friend - Norman Bartold as 'Tiny' Gordon - Ramon Blackburn as Singer / Dancer - Royce Blackburn as Singer / Dancer **Runtime:** 104 minutes