Why Be Good? (1929)

Director:

William A. Seiter

Writers:

Paul Perez (titles), Carey Wilson (screenplay),

Stars:

Colleen Moore, Neil Hamilton, Bodil Rosing

Cast

Cast overview:
Colleen Moore	...	Pert
Neil Hamilton	...	Peabody Jr.
Bodil Rosing	...	Ma Kelly
John St. Polis	...	Pa Kelly (as John Sainpolis)
Edward Martindel	...	Peabody Sr.
Eddie Clayton	...	Tom
Lincoln Stedman	...	Jerry
Louis Natheaux	...	Jimmy
Collette Merton	...	Julie
Dixie Gay	...	Susie

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

question in title | lost film | reputation | punctuation in title

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

10 April 1930 (Finland)

Also Known As:

That's a Bad Girl

Company Credits

Production Co:

First National Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System) (musical score and sound effects) Silent (alternate version)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Film was believed lost but has been found and is awaiting funding for restoration.

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Connections

Featured in Why Be Good? Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema (2007)

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Soundtracks

"I'm Thirsty for Kisses"
Written by Lou Davis and J. Fred Coots

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