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Why Bring That Up? (1929)

NR ★ 10.0/10 82 min Drama, Comedy United States English
Director: George Abbott
Streaming: Not available
"The Two Black Crows" - MORAN and MACK - in their first ALL TALKING Production.

Description

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.

Top Cast

Charles Mack
Charles Mack Mack
George Moran
George Moran Moran
Evelyn Brent
Evelyn Brent Betty
Bert Swor Bert
Freeman Wood
Freeman Wood Powell
Lawrence Leslie Casey
Helen Lynch
Helen Lynch Marie
Selmer Jackson
Selmer Jackson Eddie

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