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The Very Idea (1920)

1920-03-15 · 1h 0m · EN
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Gilbert and Edith Goodhue lack nothing in life except a child, which they desperately desire. Edith's brother Alan, who is interested in eugenics, suggests that they pay their chauffeur Joe and maid Nora to have a baby for them. While awaiting the proper time to elapse, Edith and Gilbert travel to Palm Beach for an extended vacation, where Gilbert, attempting to obtain a child for his wife, vamps a dancer with a baby.

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William LeBaronWriterLawrence C. WindomDirectorStanner E.V. TaylorWriter

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Taylor HolmesTaylor HolmesGilbert GoodhueVirginia ValliVirginia ValliEdith GoodhueBetty Ross ClarkeBetty Ross ClarkeNoraJack LeveringJack LeveringJoeEdward MartindelEdward MartindelAlanJean RobbJean RobbMrs. GreenEdward LesterEdward LesterMr. GreenFay MarbeFay MarbeThe DancerGeorge CooperGeorge CooperFisherman

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Genre affinityComedy · DramaDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference371532Actor preference101549 · 378966 · 330396Country preferenceUs

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What is The Very Idea about?

Gilbert and Edith Goodhue lack nothing in life except a child, which they desperately desire. Edith's brother Alan, who is interested in eugenics, suggests that they pay their chauffeur Joe and maid Nora to have a baby for them. While awaiting the proper time to elapse, Edith and Gilbert travel to Palm Beach for an extended vacation, where Gilbert, attempting to obtain a child for his wife, vamps a dancer with a baby.

How long is The Very Idea?

The Very Idea has a runtime of 60 minutes.