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Film · Drama, Comedy, Romance

Why Be Good? (1929)

★ 6.8 · 13 votes1 h 21 minDrama, Comedy, Romance1929

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."

A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.

Director
William A. Seiter
Writers
Carey Wilson, Paul Perez
Country
United States
Language
English
Release date
February 28, 1929

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)
  • Phyllis CraneSalesgirl (uncredited)
  • Andy DevineYoung Man at The Boiler (uncredited)
  • Jean HarlowBlonde on Rooftop Bench at Junior's Second Party
  • Phil HarrisDrummer in Band at The Boiler (uncredited)
  • Earl McCarthyParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Jack O'SheaMan at Dance Contest (uncredited)
  • Virginia SaleJunior's Secretary (uncredited)
  • Hector V. SarnoHost of Stumble Inn (uncredited)
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