Why Be Good? (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1929, Why Be Good? is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.
Who’s in it. Why Be Good? stars Colleen Moore as Pert Kelly, Neil Hamilton as Winthrop Peabody Jr., Bodil Rosing as Ma Kelly and John St. Polis as Pa Kelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Why Be Good? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why Be Good? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why Be Good? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why Be Good? (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Why Be Good? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Why Be Good? worth watching?
- Why Be Good? holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Why Be Good??
- Why Be Good? stars Colleen Moore, Neil Hamilton, Bodil Rosing, John St. Polis and Edward Martindel.
- When was Why Be Good? released?
- Why Be Good? was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.