Why Be Good? 1929
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SplatA flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Pert Kelly
as Ma Kelly
as Pa Kelly
as Winthrop Peabody Jr.
as Winthrop Peabody Sr.
as Jimmy Alexander
as Tom
as Jerry
as Julie
as Susie
Director:
Writer:
Carey Wilson, Paul Perez
Stars:
Colleen Moore, Bodil Rosing, John St. Polis, Neil Hamilton, Edward Martindel, Louis Natheaux, Lincoln Stedman, Eddie Clayton, Collette Merton, Dixie Gay,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama,Romance
Release Date:
1929 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
84 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Why Be Good?
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Pert Kelly
as Ma Kelly
as Pa Kelly
as Winthrop Peabody Jr.
as Winthrop Peabody Sr.
as Jimmy Alexander
as Tom
as Jerry
as Julie
as Susie
as Man Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited)
as Night Club Show Host (uncredited)
as Salesgirl (uncredited)
as Young Man at The Boiler (uncredited)
as Blonde on Rooftop Bench at Junior's Second Party
as Drummer in Band at The Boiler (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Man at Dance Contest (uncredited)
as Junior's Secretary (uncredited)
as Host of Stumble Inn (uncredited)
as Man Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited)
as Guest at Junior's First Party (uncredited)
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