The Very Idea
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence C. Windom
- Screenplay & Story
- William LeBaron, Stanner E.V. Taylor
- Original Title
- The Very Idea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Taylor Holmes Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence C. Windom
William LeBaron, Stanner E.V. Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence C. Windom
Director
William LeBaron
Writer
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Writer
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What is The Very Idea about?
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.
Who directed The Very Idea?
The Very Idea was directed by Lawrence C. Windom.
Who stars in The Very Idea?
The principal cast of The Very Idea includes Taylor Holmes, Virginia Valli, Betty Ross Clarke, Jack Levering, Edward Martindel.
When was The Very Idea released and how long is it?
The Very Idea was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.