Why Be Good?
1929 · 1h 21m · Comedy, Drama, Romance · United States of America
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.
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1920scomedydance contestexuberantfast timesfather son relationshipflapperflirtationgeneration gapmother daughter relationshipnew york cityreputationroadhouseromantic pursuitsalesgirlshopgirl
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