Overview

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

Frank Craven, Sally Blane, Hugh Trevor, Olive Tell, Allen Kearns, Doris Eaton, Theodore von Eltz, Jeanne De Bard

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What is "The Very Idea" about?

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.

When was "The Very Idea" released?

The Very Idea was released in 1929.

Who stars in "The Very Idea"?

The cast includes Frank Craven, Sally Blane, Hugh Trevor, Olive Tell.

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