Why Be Good?
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Why Be Good?

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."

6.8 1929 84m 3 min read
ComedyDramaRomance

A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.

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Top Cast

Colleen Moore

Colleen Moore

Pert Kelly

Bodil Rosing

Bodil Rosing

Ma Kelly

John St. Polis

John St. Polis

Pa Kelly

Neil Hamilton

Neil Hamilton

Winthrop Peabody Jr.

Edward Martindel

Edward Martindel

Winthrop Peabody Sr.

Louis Natheaux

Louis Natheaux

Jimmy Alexander

Lincoln Stedman

Lincoln Stedman

Tom

E

Eddie Clayton

Jerry

Collette Merton

Collette Merton

Julie

D

Dixie Gay

Susie

Mischa Auer

Mischa Auer

Man Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited)

B

Bobby Burns Berman

Night Club Show Host (uncredited)

Phyllis Crane

Phyllis Crane

Salesgirl (uncredited)

Andy Devine

Andy Devine

Young Man at The Boiler (uncredited)

Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

Blonde on Rooftop Bench at Junior's Second Party

Phil Harris

Phil Harris

Drummer in Band at The Boiler (uncredited)

Earl McCarthy

Earl McCarthy

Party Guest (uncredited)

Jack O'Shea

Jack O'Shea

Man at Dance Contest (uncredited)

Virginia Sale

Virginia Sale

Junior's Secretary (uncredited)

H

Hector V. Sarno

Host of Stumble Inn (uncredited)

Searching for where to watch Why Be Good? (1929) online? You're in the right place. Led by Colleen Moore and Bodil Rosing, the film balances spectacle with character. Read on for the full plot overview, the cast and crew, critical reception, and answers to the questions fans ask most.

The premise of Why Be Good?, explained

Why Be Good? centers on a premise that unfolds like this: A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.

The pacing rewards patient viewers, layering small details that pay off later. The 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."" — captures that tone perfectly. For a frame-by-frame breakdown, the dedicated Wikipedia entry and IMDb trivia pages are excellent companions.

Critical reception of Why Be Good?

Why Be Good? currently holds a 6.8/10 audience score based on 13 ratings, a solid mark that signals broad appeal beyond just genre die-hards. For a fuller picture, cross-reference scores on IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic before deciding.

The consensus is clear: this is a film that knows exactly what it wants to be.

Cast and characters of Why Be Good?

Why Be Good? is anchored by Colleen Moore, Bodil Rosing, John St. Polis, and Neil Hamilton, working under the direction of William A. Seiter. Casting is half the battle, and this ensemble pulls its weight.

The script comes from Carey Wilson, whose writing keeps the dialogue sharp. You can trace the full credits and filmographies on IMDb and TMDB.

Why Be Good? Hindi dubbed — dual audio guide

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What makes Why Be Good? worth watching

The case for Why Be Good? comes down to a few things it does better than its peers. It commits to its ideas instead of hedging, which is rarer than it should be.

At roughly 84 minutes, it respects your schedule while still going deep. Fans on Letterboxd and Rotten Tomatoes repeatedly highlight its rewatch value.

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The bottom line

Why Be Good? is the kind of comedy, drama, and romance film that justifies the hype. Backed by a 6.8/10 rating, it's an easy recommendation. Add it to My List, hit play, and tell us what you thought below.

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