Comedy ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1929 · 1h 24m

Why Be Good?

Why Be Good? poster
Director
William A. Seiter
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
Crew
Sidney Hickox — Director of Photography Terry O. Morse — Editor Carey Wilson — Screenplay Carey Wilson — Story John McCormick — Producer Max Rée — Costume Design
Tagline

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."

Synopsis

A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.

Mood & Themes
new york cityroadhousereputationgeneration gapflappersalesgirldance contestflirtation1920sshopgirlfather son relationshipmother daughter relationship
Key Collaborators
William A. Seiter Director Sidney Hickox Director of Photography Terry O. Morse Editor Carey Wilson Screenplay Carey Wilson Story John McCormick Producer Max Rée Costume Design
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