

Why Be Good? (1929)
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."
Plot Summary
A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.
Full Cast & Characters

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)
Director & Crew
William A. Seiter
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Why Be Good? online?
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What is the IMDb rating of Why Be Good??
It has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 13 votes.
Who directed Why Be Good??
Why Be Good? was directed by William A. Seiter and released in 1929.
How long is Why Be Good??
Why Be Good? has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1929-02-28
- Status
- Released





