Why Bring That Up?
1929, English. Directed by George Abbott.
"The Two Black Crows" - MORAN and MACK - in their first ALL TALKING Production.
George's partner in vaudeville quits their act, claiming that Betty has broken his heart. George then teams up with Charlie, a stranded trouper, and Irving becomes their manager. Later, in New York, the "Two Black Crows" star in their own revue and save money to build their own theater on Broadway. Betty comes to the theater with her lover, who poses as a cousin and induces George to hire her. He showers her with jewels and money. She tries to persuade George to invest in oil stock her lover is selling, and though their act is a success, Charlie fires Betty. When Charlie and Betty's lover quarrel, Charlie is injured.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 3 October 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Abbott, Octavus Roy Cohen
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Why Bring That Up? runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Why Bring That Up? is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Why Bring That Up? isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 October 1929. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Why Bring That Up??
Why Bring That Up? (1929) was directed by George Abbott and stars Charles Mack, George Moran, Evelyn Brent.