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The Very Idea

  • 1920
  • 1h
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The Very Idea (1920)
ComedyDrama

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 ... Read allGilbert 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... Read allGilbert 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 obtai... Read all

  • Director
    • Lawrence C. Windom
  • Writers
    • William LeBaron
    • Stanner E.V. Taylor
  • Stars
    • Taylor Holmes
    • Virginia Valli
    • Betty Ross Clarke
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    • Director
      • Lawrence C. Windom
    • Writers
      • William LeBaron
      • Stanner E.V. Taylor
    • Stars
      • Taylor Holmes
      • Virginia Valli
      • Betty Ross Clarke
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    Taylor Holmes
    Taylor Holmes
    • Gilbert Goodhue
    Virginia Valli
    Virginia Valli
    • Edith Goodhue
    Betty Ross Clarke
    Betty Ross Clarke
    • Nora
    Jack Levering
    • Joe
    Edward Martindel
    Edward Martindel
    • Alan
    • (as Edward Martindale)
    Jean Robb
    • Mrs. Green
    Edward Lester
    • Mr. Green
    Fay Marbe
    Fay Marbe
    • The Dancer
    George Cooper
    George Cooper
    • Fisherman
    • Director
      • Lawrence C. Windom
    • Writers
      • William LeBaron
      • Stanner E.V. Taylor
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      Debut of actress Betty Ross Clarke.

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    • Release date
      • March 1920 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
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      • Taylor Holmes Productions
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      1 hour
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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