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The Very Idea

The Very Idea

Frank Craven, Richard Rosson

1929

  • Comedy
5.8

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.

Cast & crew

  • Frank CravenDirector
  • Richard RossonDirector
  • Frank CravenAlan Camp
  • Sally BlaneNora
  • Hugh TrevorJoe Garvin
  • Olive TellMarion Green
  • Allen KearnsGilbert Goodhue
  • Doris EatonEdith Goodhue
  • Theodore von EltzGeorge Green
  • Jeanne De BardDorothy Green

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