The Very Idea

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The Very Idea (1929)

Directed by Frank Craven, Richard Rosson

Comedy · 1h 05m

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.

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Cast

Frank Craven Alan Camp Sally Blane Nora Hugh Trevor Joe Garvin Olive Tell Marion Green
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Allen Kearns Gilbert Goodhue Doris Eaton Edith Goodhue Theodore von Eltz George Green
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Jeanne De Bard Dorothy Green Adele Watson Miss Duncan

Crew

Director
Frank Craven, Richard Rosson
Screenplay
William LeBaron
Director of Photography
Leo Tover
Editor
George Marsh, Ann McKnight
Producer
William LeBaron

Details

Release date
1929-09-15
Runtime
1h 05m
Genres
Comedy
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
RKO Radio Pictures