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Why Be Good? (1929) · Cineora

Why Be Good? poster

A WILLIAM A. SEITER FILM

Why Be Good?

19291h 21mNRMovie

ComedyDramaRomance

IMDb7.2/ 10 · 657 votes

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.

Funny
Romantic
Feel-good
Love
Growing up
Workplace

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a quick watch, a comfort rewatch and date night.

DirectorWilliam A. Seiter

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.8 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top 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

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