Why Bring That Up? (1929)
"The Two Black Crows" - MORAN and MACK - in their first ALL TALKING Production.
George's partner in vaudeville quits their act, claiming that Betty has broken his heart. George then teams up with Charlie, a stranded trouper, and Irving becomes their manager. Later, in New York, the "Two Black Crows" star in their own revue and save money to build their own theater on Broadway. Betty comes to the theater with her lover, who poses as a cousin and induces George to hire her. He showers her with jewels and money. She tries to persuade George to invest in oil stock her lover is selling, and though their act is a success, Charlie fires Betty. When Charlie and Betty's lover quarrel, Charlie is injured.
Director: George Abbott
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: October 3, 1929
Cast
- Charles Mack - Mack
- George Moran - Moran
- Evelyn Brent - Betty
- Bert Swor - Bert
- Freeman Wood - Powell
- Lawrence Leslie - Casey
- Helen Lynch - Marie
- Selmer Jackson - Eddie
- Jack Luden - Treasurer
- Monte Collins - Skeets
Screenplay
Cinematography: J. Roy Hunt
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Abbott
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Why Bring That Up? about?
- George's partner in vaudeville quits their act, claiming that Betty has broken his heart. George then teams up with Charlie, a stranded trouper, and Irving becomes their manager. Later, in New York, the "Two Black Crows" star in their own revue and save money to build their own theater on Broadway. Betty comes to the theater with her lover, who poses as a cousin and induces George to hire her. He showers her with jewels and money. She tries to persuade George to invest in oil stock her lover is selling, and though their act is a success, Charlie fires Betty. When Charlie and Betty's lover quarrel, Charlie is injured.
- Who directed Why Bring That Up??
- Why Bring That Up? was directed by George Abbott.
- Who stars in Why Bring That Up??
- Why Bring That Up? stars Charles Mack, George Moran, Evelyn Brent, Bert Swor, Freeman Wood, Lawrence Leslie.
- How long is Why Bring That Up??
- Why Bring That Up? has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Why Bring That Up??
- Why Bring That Up? is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Why Bring That Up? produced?
- Why Bring That Up? was produced in United States of America.