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Why Be Good?
Why Be Good?
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Why Be Good?

1929
1h 24m
Comedy
Drama
Romance

Status

Released

Release

1929

Runtime

1h 24m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

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Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 24m
Feb 28, 1929
Languages
No Language
Director
William A. Seiter
William A. Seiter
Production
First National Pictures
First National Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

22 Cast Members

Colleen Moore

Colleen Moore

Pert Kelly

Bodil Rosing

Bodil Rosing

Ma Kelly

John St. Polis

John St. Polis

Pa Kelly

Neil Hamilton

Neil Hamilton

Winthrop Peabody Jr.

Edward Martindel

Edward Martindel

Winthrop Peabody Sr.

Louis Natheaux

Louis Natheaux

Jimmy Alexander

Lincoln Stedman

Lincoln Stedman

Tom

Eddie Clayton

Jerry

Collette Merton

Collette Merton

Julie

Dixie Gay

Susie

Mischa Auer

Mischa Auer

Man Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited)

Bobby Burns Berman

Night Club Show Host (uncredited)

Phyllis Crane

Phyllis Crane

Salesgirl (uncredited)

Andy Devine

Andy Devine

Young Man at The Boiler (uncredited)

Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

Blonde on Rooftop Bench at Junior's Second Party

Phil Harris

Phil Harris

Drummer in Band at The Boiler (uncredited)

Earl McCarthy

Earl McCarthy

Party Guest (uncredited)

Jack O'Shea

Jack O'Shea

Man at Dance Contest (uncredited)

Virginia Sale

Virginia Sale

Junior's Secretary (uncredited)

Hector V. Sarno

Host of Stumble Inn (uncredited)

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