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Why Be Good?

NR1h 24m1929William A. Seiter
IMDb: 7.2/10
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"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.

ComedyDramaRomanceMusical
New York CityRoadhouseReputationGeneration GapFlapperSalesgirlDance ContestFlirtation1920sShopgirl

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Frequently asked questions

What is Why Be Good? (1929) about?

A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.

Who stars in Why Be Good??

Why Be Good? stars Colleen Moore (Pert Kelly), Bodil Rosing (Ma Kelly), John St. Polis (Pa Kelly), Neil Hamilton (Winthrop Peabody Jr.), Edward Martindel (Winthrop Peabody Sr.). The film was directed by William A. Seiter.

How long is Why Be Good??

Why Be Good? has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1929. It is rated NR.

Is Why Be Good? worth watching?

Why Be Good? holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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