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The Very Idea
Genres
Comedy
Overview
Pre-code comedy (1929) about a young married couple's unsuccessful efforts to become parents.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
65 min
Release Date
1929-09-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
4.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Frank Craven
Alan Camp
Sally Blane
Nora
Hugh Trevor
Joe Garvin
Olive Tell
Marion Green
Allen Kearns
Gilbert Goodhue
Doris Eaton
Edith Goodhue
Theodore von Eltz
George Green
Jeanne De Bard
Dorothy Green
Adele Watson
Miss Duncan
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