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The Very Idea

5.8Sep 15, 19291h 5mComedy

Directed by Richard Rosson, Frank Craven

Written by William LeBaron, William LeBaron

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.

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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

Gilbert Goodhue

Doris Eaton

Doris Eaton

Edith Goodhue

Theodore von Eltz

Theodore von Eltz

George Green

?

Jeanne De Bard

Dorothy Green

Adele Watson

Adele Watson

Miss Duncan

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