United States / Feb 28, 1929 / Silent version
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."
1h 24min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Phyllis Crane | Salesgirl (uncredited) |
| Andy Devine | Young Man at The Boiler (uncredited) |
| Jean Harlow | Blonde on Rooftop Bench at Junior's Second Party |
| Phil Harris | Drummer in Band at The Boiler (uncredited) |
| Earl McCarthy | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Jack O'Shea | Man at Dance Contest (uncredited) |
| Virginia Sale | Junior's Secretary (uncredited) |
| Hector V. Sarno | Host of Stumble Inn (uncredited) |
| Randolph Scott | Man Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited) |
| Grady Sutton | Guest at Junior's First Party (uncredited) |
Genres
ComedyDramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Why Be Good? |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | First National Pictures |
| Release date | 28 febbraio 1929 |
| Production | John McCormick |
| Writer | Carey Wilson, Paul Perez |
| Editing | Terry O. Morse |
| Cinematography | Sidney Hickox |
| Assistant directors | William A. Seiter |
| Camera operators | Sidney Hickox |
| Additional photography | Sidney Hickox |
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| Music | Lou Davis, J. Fred Coots |
| Sound | Lou Davis, J. Fred Coots |
| Costume design | Max Rée |
| Makeup | Max Rée |
| Hairstyling | Max Rée |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Austria / Jul 04, 1930 / Kino Wien Hugo Engel, Neubaugasse 28
Physical media
United States / Oct 28, 2014 / NR / DVD
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