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The Very Idea
The Very Idea

The Very Idea

Genres

Comedy

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

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

65 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

15 September 1929

Country

United States of America

Cast

Frank Craven

Frank Craven

Alan Camp

Sally Blane

Sally Blane

Nora

Hugh Trevor

Hugh Trevor

Joe Garvin

Olive Tell

Olive Tell

Marion Green

Allen Kearns

Allen Kearns

Gilbert Goodhue

Doris Eaton

Doris Eaton

Edith Goodhue

Theodore von Eltz

Theodore von Eltz

George Green

Jeanne De Bard

Jeanne De Bard

Dorothy Green

Adele Watson

Adele Watson

Miss Duncan

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