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Why Be Good?( 1929)

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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."

Overview

A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Colleen Moore

      Pert Kelly

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      Bodil Rosing

      Ma Kelly

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      John St. Polis

      Pa Kelly

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      Neil Hamilton

      Winthrop Peabody Jr.

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      Edward Martindel

      Winthrop Peabody Sr.

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      Louis Natheaux

      Jimmy Alexander

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      Lincoln Stedman

      Tom

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      Eddie Clayton

      Jerry

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      Collette Merton

      Julie

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      Dixie Gay

      Susie

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      Mischa Auer

      Man Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited)

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      Bobby Burns Berman

      Night Club Show Host (uncredited)

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      Phyllis Crane

      Salesgirl (uncredited)

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      Andy Devine

      Young Man at The Boiler (uncredited)

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      Jean Harlow

      Blonde on Rooftop Bench at Junior's Second Party

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      Phil Harris

      Drummer in Band at The Boiler (uncredited)

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      Earl McCarthy

      Party Guest (uncredited)

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      Jack O'Shea

      Man at Dance Contest (uncredited)

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      Virginia Sale

      Junior's Secretary (uncredited)

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      Hector V. Sarno

      Host of Stumble Inn (uncredited)

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      Randolph Scott

      Man Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited)

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      Grady Sutton

      Guest at Junior's First Party (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • new york city
    • roadhouse
    • reputation
    • generation gap
    • flapper
    • salesgirl
    • dance contest
    • flirtation
    • 1920s
    • shopgirl
    • father son relationship
    • mother daughter relationship
    • romantic pursuit
    • comedy
    • exuberant
    • the younger generation
    • fast times