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  • Why Bring That Up? (1929)
  • Passed
    82 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Why Bring That Up? (1929)
Passed
82 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

George's vaudeville partner quits their act, claiming that fellow performer Betty has broken his heart. George then teams up with Charlie, a stranded trouper he meets in a boardinghouse, and Irving becomes their manager. Later, in New York...See moreGeorge's vaudeville partner quits their act, claiming that fellow performer Betty has broken his heart. George then teams up with Charlie, a stranded trouper he meets in a boardinghouse, and Irving becomes their manager. Later, in New York, the "Two Black Crows" are starring in their own popular revue and saving to build their own theater on Broadway. Betty comes to the theater with her gigolo, who poses as a cousin and induces George to hire her into their act. When George becomes smitten and showers Betty with jewels and money, she tries to persuade him to invest in oil stock her lover is selling, and though their act is a success, Charlie fires Betty. When Charlie and Betty's gigolo quarrel, Charlie is smashed over the head. Realizing that he has been duped, George is called to the hospital, and in desperation he does bits of the act for Charlie, who, as a result, regains consciousness. See less
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Director
Writers
Octavus Roy Cohen (story) | George Abbott (adaptation) | Hector Turnbull (adaptation) | George Marion Jr. (titles)
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Updated Oct 4, 1929

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Oct 4, 1929 (United States)

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23 cast members
Name Known for
Charles Mack
Mack (as Mack) Mack (as Mack)   See fewer
George Moran
Moran (as Moran) Moran (as Moran)   See fewer
Harry Green
Irving Irving   See fewer
Freeman Wood
Powell Powell   See fewer
Jack Luden
Treasurer Treasurer   See fewer
Monte Collins
Skeets (as Monte Collins Jr.) Skeets (as Monte Collins Jr.)   See fewer
George Thompson
Doorman Doorman   See fewer
Eddie Kane
Manager Manager   See fewer
Charlie Hall
Tough (as Charles Hall) Tough (as Charles Hall)   See fewer
George Abbott
Director (uncredited) Director (uncredited)   See fewer
Theresa Barbery
Chorus Girl (uncredited) Chorus Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Virginia Bruce
Chorus Girl (uncredited) Chorus Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Helen Burke
Chorus Girl (uncredited) Chorus Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Gloria Faythe
Chorus Girl (uncredited) Chorus Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Livingston
Chorus Boy (uncredited) Chorus Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Blanche Poston
Chorus Girl (uncredited) Chorus Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Bee Stephens
Chorus Girl (uncredited) Chorus Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Virginia Wayne
Chorus Girl (uncredited) Chorus Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
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