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Why Bring That Up? (La piovra in Italy) is a 1929 American black and white musical film.

Synopsis
In this 1929 comedy, two white minstrel comedians, Moran and Mack, in black-face, re-create their most beloved routines in this comedy. Their acts are loosely framed by a story involving a con woman after one of the comedian's money. Despite her efforts the "Crows" end up winning in the end. Among the routines are "Head Man," "Let's Not Talk about That," and the popular "Early Bird Gets the Worm." Some viewers may find the abounding racist attitudes in the film offensive.

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.

Cast

 * Charles Mack - Mack
 * George Moran - Moran
 * Evelyn Brent - Betty
 * Harry Green - Irving
 * Bert Swor - Bert
 * Freeman Wood - Powell
 * Lawrence Leslie - Casey
 * Helen Lynch - Marie
 * Selmer Jackson - Eddie
 * Jack Luden - Treasurer
 * Monte Collins - Skeets (as Monte Collins Jr.)
 * George Thompson - Doorman
 * Eddie Kane - Manager
 * Charlie Hall - Tough (as Charles Hall)
 * Virginia Bruce - Bit Part (uncredited)

Soundtrack

 * "Do I Know What I'm Doing While I'm in Love"
 * Written by Leo Robin, Richard A. Whiting (as Richard Whiting) and Sam Coslow


 * "Shoo Shoo Boogie Boo"
 * Written by Leo Robin, Richard A. Whiting (as Richard Whiting) and Sam Coslow

Trivia

 * A ballet sequence entitles "Silvery Moonlight", which composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, was not included in the final cut of the film.
 * The film is one of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since. However,because of legal or other complications, this particular title was not included in the original television package and may have never been televised.
 * The film is referenced in Paramount on Parade (1930).