Why Bring That Up? (1929)
1h 22m
Running Time
October 3, 1929Release Date
Why Bring That Up? (1929)
1h 22m
Running Time
October 3, 1929Release Date
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Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

Charles Mack
Mack

George Moran
Moran

Evelyn Brent
Betty

Bert Swor
Bert

Freeman Wood
Powell

Lawrence Leslie
Casey

Helen Lynch
Marie

Selmer Jackson
Eddie
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Details.
Release DateOctober 3, 1929
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 22m
Content RatingNR
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Wiki.
Why Bring That Up? is a 1929 American pre-Code musical film directed by George Abbott and starring minstrel show comedians Charles Mack and George Moran, as blackface team Two Black Crows.
The film's title was part of the "vernacular of the day". It was the duo's first talking comedy film. Their 1930 film Why Bring That Up? followed. They also had a radio show and made recordings.