Why Be Good?
1929, English. Directed by William A. Seiter.
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."
A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Why Be Good? isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- William A. SeiterDirector
- Colleen MoorePert Kelly
- Bodil RosingMa Kelly
- John St. PolisPa Kelly
- Neil HamiltonWinthrop Peabody Jr.
- Edward MartindelWinthrop Peabody Sr.
- Louis NatheauxJimmy Alexander
- Lincoln StedmanTom
- Eddie ClaytonJerry
- Collette MertonJulie
- Dixie GaySusie
- Mischa AuerMan Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited)
- Bobby Burns BermanNight Club Show Host (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 28 February 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Carey Wilson
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How long is Why Be Good??
Why Be Good? runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does Why Be Good? have a post-credits scene?
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Why Be Good? parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Why Be Good? is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Why Be Good? on?
Why Be Good? isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Why Be Good??
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Who directed Why Be Good??
Why Be Good? (1929) was directed by William A. Seiter and stars Colleen Moore, Bodil Rosing, John St. Polis.