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The Very Idea

Mar 15, 1920 · 1h 0m
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Comedy
Drama

PLOT

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
Jack Levering
Joe
Edward Martindel
Alan
Jean Robb
Mrs. Green
Edward Lester
Mr. Green
Fay Marbe
The Dancer
Directed by Lawrence C. Windom

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Production
Taylor Holmes Productions
Country
US
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