The Very Idea(1929)
The Very Idea Synopsis
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.
The Very Idea (1929) is a comedy film directed by Frank Craven, released on September 15, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Frank Craven, Sally Blane, Hugh Trevor and Olive Tell. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Craven
- Writers:
- William LeBaron, William LeBaron
- Producers:
- William LeBaron
- Cinematographer:
- Leo Tover
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Very Idea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Craven
as Alan Camp
Sally Blane
as Nora
Hugh Trevor
as Joe Garvin
Olive Tell
as Marion Green
- Allen Kearns
Allen Kearns
as Gilbert Goodhue
Doris Eaton
as Edith Goodhue
Theodore von Eltz
as George Green
- Jeanne De Bard
Jeanne De Bard
as Dorothy Green
Adele Watson
as Miss Duncan
Key crew
Directed by Frank Craven, written by William LeBaron and William LeBaron, produced by William LeBaron.
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The Very Idea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Very Idea – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Very Idea?
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The main cast of The Very Idea (1929) includes Frank Craven, Sally Blane, Hugh Trevor, Olive Tell and Allen Kearns. The film was directed by Frank Craven. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Very Idea released?
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The Very Idea was released on September 15, 1929 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is The Very Idea worth watching?
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The Very Idea (1929) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.