Summary
Why Be Good? is an American film comedy first released in 1929,
directed by William A. Seiter.
The film stars Colleen Moore, Neil Hamilton, Bodil Rosing, John St. Polis and Edward Martindel.
Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.
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Credits
- Director: William A. Seiter
- Script: Paul Perez, Carey Wilson
- Photo: Sidney Hickox
- Cast: Colleen Moore (Pert), Neil Hamilton (Peabody Jr.), Bodil Rosing (Ma Kelly), John St. Polis (Pa Kelly), Edward Martindel (Peabody Sr.), Eddie Clayton (Tom), Lincoln Stedman (Jerry), Louis Natheaux (Jimmy), Collette Merton (Julie), Dixie Gay (Susie), Jean Harlow (Bit Part)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 84 min; B&W; silent
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