Movie

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."”

★ 6.8(13)19291h 24m

Comedy Drama Romance

IMDb

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Good to know

Director: William A. Seiter
Release date: 1929-02-28
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: First National Pictures

About Why Be Good?

Why Be Good? is a 1929 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by William A. Seiter, starring Colleen Moore, Bodil Rosing and John St. Polis. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Why Be Good? in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.

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)

Themes & keywords

new york cityroadhousereputationgeneration gapflappersalesgirldance contestflirtation1920sshopgirlfather son relationshipmother daughter relationshipromantic pursuitcomedyexuberant

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Why Be Good? in Mexico?+

Why Be Good? is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Why Be Good? on Netflix?+

Why Be Good? is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Why Be Good??+

Why Be Good? has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in Why Be Good??+

Why Be Good? stars Colleen Moore, Bodil Rosing, John St. Polis, Neil Hamilton and Edward Martindel.

When did Why Be Good? come out?+

Why Be Good? is a 1929 movie directed by William A. Seiter.

What genre is Why Be Good??+

Why Be Good? is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Why Be Good??+

Why Be Good? was directed by William A. Seiter.