The Very Idea

The Very Idea

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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Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Frank Craven

Alan Camp

Frank Craven

Acting

Sally Blane

Nora

Sally Blane

Acting

Hugh Trevor

Joe Garvin

Hugh Trevor

Acting

Olive Tell

Marion Green

Olive Tell

Acting

Allen Kearns

Gilbert Goodhue

No Image

Acting

Doris Eaton

Edith Goodhue

Doris Eaton

Acting

Theodore von Eltz

George Green

Theodore von Eltz

Acting

Jeanne De Bard

Dorothy Green

No Image

Acting

Adele Watson

Miss Duncan

Adele Watson

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