The Very Idea

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The Very Idea

1929

1h 5m

4.5(3 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Pre-code comedy (1929) about a young married couple's unsuccessful efforts to become parents.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Frank Craven

Alan Camp

Acting

Sally Blane

Nora

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Hugh Trevor

Joe Garvin

Acting

Olive Tell

Marion Green

Acting

Allen Kearns

Gilbert Goodhue

No Image

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Doris Eaton

Edith Goodhue

Acting

Theodore von Eltz

George Green

Acting

Jeanne De Bard

Dorothy Green

No Image

Acting

Adele Watson

Miss Duncan

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