Why Bring That Up?


1h 20m 1929

Brief 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.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
Oct 12, 1929
Premiere Information
New York premiere: 4 Oct 1929
Production Company
Paramount Famous Lasky Corp.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m
Sound
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Color
Black and White
Film Length
7,882ft (10 reels)

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" are starred in their own revue and save 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. Realizing that he has been duped, George is called to the hospital, and in desperation he does bits of the act for Charlie, who, as a result, regains consciousness.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
Oct 12, 1929
Premiere Information
New York premiere: 4 Oct 1929
Production Company
Paramount Famous Lasky Corp.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m
Sound
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Color
Black and White
Film Length
7,882ft (10 reels)

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For information about George Moran and Charles Mack, the vaudeville and burlesque black-faced comedians, please see the entry above for the 1932 film Hypnotized.