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Why Be Good?

1929Movie1 h 21 minNR

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–75%
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–75%

Summary

A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
William A. Seiter
Written by
Carey Wilson
Produced by
John McCormick
Music by
J. Fred Coots, Lou Davis

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Facts

February 28, 1929 · 1 h 21 min · NR

Released
February 28, 1929
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
50 countries

Tropes

Tall, Dark, and Handsome, Family Business, Tagline +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Why Be Good??"

Questions about Why Be Good?

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Why Be Good??

Public Domain Movies

In the United States, Why Be Good? is free with ads on Public Domain Movies. It also streams in 49 other countries.

Is Why Be Good? worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Why Be Good? okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Why Be Good? make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Why Be Good? good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Why Be Good? use?

Tall, Dark, and HandsomeFamily BusinessTaglineDiscreet Drink DisposalGood All AlongThe Roaring '20sContrived CoincidencePimped-Out DressHappily Ever AfterDance SensationBut Liquor Is QuickerChick Magnetand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Tall, Dark, and Handsome, Family Business, and Tagline.