Overview

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.

Cast

Taylor Holmes, Virginia Valli, Betty Ross Clarke, Jack Levering, Edward Martindel, Jean Robb, Edward Lester, Fay Marbe

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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.

When was "The Very Idea" released?

The Very Idea was released in 1920.

Who stars in "The Very Idea"?

The cast includes Taylor Holmes, Virginia Valli, Betty Ross Clarke, Jack Levering.