Why Bring That Up? (1929)

10.0/10 82 min Drama Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Charles Mack

Mack

George Moran

Moran

Evelyn Brent

Betty

Freeman Wood

Powell

Helen Lynch

Marie

Selmer Jackson

Eddie

Jack Luden

Treasurer

Monte Collins

Skeets

Eddie Kane

Manager

Harry Green

Irving

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