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The Very Idea

  • 1929
  • Approved
  • 1h 5m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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Sally Blane, Frank Craven, and Hugh Trevor in The Very Idea (1929)
Screwball ComedyComedy

A Eugenics expert convinces his sister and her husband, a barren couple, to adopt the offspring of his carefully selected "thoroughbreds": the family's chauffeur and maid who themselves are ... Read allA Eugenics expert convinces his sister and her husband, a barren couple, to adopt the offspring of his carefully selected "thoroughbreds": the family's chauffeur and maid who themselves are engaged.A Eugenics expert convinces his sister and her husband, a barren couple, to adopt the offspring of his carefully selected "thoroughbreds": the family's chauffeur and maid who themselves are engaged.

  • Directors
    • Frank Craven
    • Richard Rosson
  • Writer
    • William LeBaron
  • Stars
    • Frank Craven
    • Hugh Trevor
    • Sally Blane
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    89
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Frank Craven
      • Richard Rosson
    • Writer
      • William LeBaron
    • Stars
      • Frank Craven
      • Hugh Trevor
      • Sally Blane
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Frank Craven
    Frank Craven
    • Alan Camp
    Hugh Trevor
    Hugh Trevor
    • Joe Garvin
    Sally Blane
    Sally Blane
    • Nora
    Olive Tell
    Olive Tell
    • Marion Green
    Allen Kearns
    • Gilbert Goodhue
    Doris Eaton
    • Edith Goodhue
    Theodore von Eltz
    Theodore von Eltz
    • George Green
    • (as Theodor von Eltz)
    Jeanne De Bard
    • Dorothy Green
    • (as Jean De Bard)
    Adele Watson
    Adele Watson
    • Miss Duncan
    • Directors
      • Frank Craven
      • Richard Rosson
    • Writer
      • William LeBaron
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    • Trivia
      (1917). Stage Play: The Very Idea. Written by William LeBaron. Astor Theatre: 9 Aug 1917- Aug 1917 (closing date unknown/15 performances). Cast: Mabel Allan, Richard Bennett, William Probert Carleton, Ruth Collins, Josephine Drake, Dorothy Mackaye, Florence Oakley, Purnell Pratt (as "George Green"), Ernest Truex (as "Gilbert Goodhue"). Produced by Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson and L. Lawrence Weber. Note: Filmed by Radio Pictures as The Very Idea (1929).

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 15, 1929 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 5m(65 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White

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