Why Be Good?
1929 · Movie · 1h 24m · NR
ComedyDramaRomance
"A whoopee picture about the wild younger set. The real low down on flaming youth-right from the shoulder, right to your heart. You are the loser if you don't see "Why Be Good.""
Overview
A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.
Ratings
TMDB
6.8/10
Key crew
- William A. SeiterDirector
- Carey WilsonScreenplay
Cast
- Colleen MoorePert Kelly
- Bodil RosingMa Kelly
- John St. PolisPa Kelly
- Neil HamiltonWinthrop Peabody Jr.
- Edward MartindelWinthrop Peabody Sr.
- Louis NatheauxJimmy Alexander
- Lincoln StedmanTom
- Eddie ClaytonJerry
- Collette MertonJulie
- Dixie GaySusie
- Mischa AuerMan Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited)
- Bobby Burns BermanNight Club Show Host (uncredited)
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Themes
new york cityroadhousereputationgeneration gapflappersalesgirldance contestflirtation1920sshopgirlfather son relationshipmother daughter relationship