At the deadline , in 1938 , another Gracie Alden , the last girl of the line , is having trouble with her studies .
Girl hires fast - talking Bud Brady ( Bob Hope ) to help girl .
At the deadline , in 1938 , another Gracie Alden , the last girl of the line , is having trouble with her studies , so she hires fast - talking Bud Brady ( Bob Hope ) to help her .