Feature1929·84m·6.8

Why Be Good?

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."

ComedyDramaRomance

A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.

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Cast

Colleen Moore

Pert Kelly

Bodil Rosing

Ma Kelly

John St. Polis

Pa Kelly

Neil Hamilton

Winthrop Peabody Jr.

Edward Martindel

Winthrop Peabody Sr.

Louis Natheaux

Jimmy Alexander

Lincoln Stedman

Tom

Eddie Clayton

Jerry

Collette Merton

Julie

Dixie Gay

Susie

Mischa Auer

Man Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited)

Bobby Burns Berman

Night Club Show Host (uncredited)

Phyllis Crane

Salesgirl (uncredited)

Andy Devine

Young Man at The Boiler (uncredited)

Jean Harlow

Blonde on Rooftop Bench at Junior's Second Party

Phil Harris

Drummer in Band at The Boiler (uncredited)

Earl McCarthy

Party Guest (uncredited)

Jack O'Shea

Man at Dance Contest (uncredited)

Virginia Sale

Junior's Secretary (uncredited)

Hector V. Sarno

Host of Stumble Inn (uncredited)

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
First National Pictures

Crew

Director

William A. Seiter

Writers

Carey Wilson, Paul Perez, Carey Wilson

Max Rée

Costume Design

Sidney Hickox

Director of Photography

Terry O. Morse

Editor

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