Why Bring That Up?
“"The Two Black Crows" - MORAN and MACK - in their first ALL TALKING Production.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Abbott
- Screenplay & Story
- George Abbott, Octavus Roy Cohen
- Original Title
- Why Bring That Up?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Abbott
George Abbott, Octavus Roy Cohen
J. Roy Hunt
Department Leadership Roster
George Abbott
Director
George Abbott
Writer
Octavus Roy Cohen
Writer
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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??
The principal cast of Why Bring That Up? includes Charles Mack, George Moran, Evelyn Brent, Bert Swor, Freeman Wood.
When was Why Bring That Up? released and how long is it?
Why Bring That Up? was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Why Bring That Up??
Why Bring That Up? holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).