The Very Idea

Name: The Very Idea
Director: Richard Rosson
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1929-09-15
Duration: 65 min
Cast: Frank Craven, Sally Blane, Hugh Trevor, Olive Tell, Allen Kearns

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1929 · 65 min · Comedy · TMDB 5.8/10

Overview

The author of a book on eugenics attempts to prove his theories by having his childless sister and her husband adopt the child of a “physically superior” chauffeur and housemaid, leading to comedic complications when the parents refuse to give up their child.

Directed by Richard Rosson

Cast

Frank Craven — Alan Camp
Sally Blane — Nora
Hugh Trevor — Joe Garvin
Olive Tell — Marion Green
Allen Kearns — Gilbert Goodhue