Why Be Good?(1929)
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."
A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.
Movie: Why Be Good?
Top 10 Billed Cast
Pert Kelly
Ma Kelly
Pa Kelly
Winthrop Peabody Jr.
Winthrop Peabody Sr.
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