Why Be Good?(1929)
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Why Be Good? Synopsis
A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.
Why Be Good? (1929) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by William A. Seiter, released on February 28, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Colleen Moore, Bodil Rosing, John St. Polis and Neil Hamilton. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Seiter
- Writers:
- Carey Wilson, Paul Perez, Carey Wilson
- Producers:
- John McCormick
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Production:
- First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Why Be Good? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colleen Moore
as Pert Kelly
Bodil Rosing
as Ma Kelly
John St. Polis
as Pa Kelly
Neil Hamilton
as Winthrop Peabody Jr.
Edward Martindel
as Winthrop Peabody Sr.
Louis Natheaux
as Jimmy Alexander
Lincoln Stedman
as Tom
- Eddie Clayton
Eddie Clayton
as Jerry
Collette Merton
as Julie
- Dixie Gay
Dixie Gay
as Susie
Mischa Auer
as Man Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited)
- Bobby Burns Berman
Bobby Burns Berman
as Night Club Show Host (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William A. Seiter, written by Carey Wilson, Paul Perez and Carey Wilson, produced by John McCormick.
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Why Be Good? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 13 ratings.
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Why Be Good? – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Why Be Good??
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The main cast of Why Be Good? (1929) includes Colleen Moore, Bodil Rosing, John St. Polis, Neil Hamilton and Edward Martindel. The film was directed by William A. Seiter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why Be Good? released?
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Why Be Good? was released on February 28, 1929 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Why Be Good? worth watching?
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Why Be Good? (1929) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.