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Why Bring That Up?

Why Bring That Up?

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 3, 1929

Runtime

1h 22m

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Original Title

Why Bring That Up?

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Director

George Abbott

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.