Why Bring That Up?

Why Bring That Up?

82 mins | Drama, Comedy | Oct. 3, 1929

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.

Why Bring That Up?

82 mins | Drama, Comedy | Oct. 3, 1929

Why Bring That Up?
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.
Producers Paramount
Original title Why Bring That Up?
Directors George Abbott
Writers Octavus Roy Cohen, George Abbott

Cast

Charles Mack

as Mack

George Moran

as Moran

Evelyn Brent

as Betty

Bert Swor

as Bert

Freeman Wood

as Powell

Lawrence Leslie

as Casey

Helen Lynch

as Marie

Selmer Jackson

as Eddie

Jack Luden

as Treasurer

Monte Collins

as Skeets

Eddie Kane

as Manager

George Thompson

as Doorman

Harry Green

as Irving