The Very Idea

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The Very Idea (1920)

Directed by Lawrence C. Windom

Comedy, Drama · 1h 00m

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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Cast

Taylor Holmes Gilbert Goodhue Virginia Valli Edith Goodhue Betty Ross Clarke Nora
J
Jack Levering Joe Edward Martindel Alan
J
Jean Robb Mrs. Green
E
Edward Lester Mr. Green
F
Fay Marbe The Dancer George Cooper Fisherman

Crew

Director
Lawrence C. Windom
Writer
William LeBaron, Stanner E.V. Taylor

Details

Release date
1920-03-15
Runtime
1h 00m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
No Language
Countries
United States of America
Production
Taylor Holmes Productions