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The Very Idea (1920)
60 min | Comedy, Drama

The Very Idea (1920)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

Gilbert and Edith Goodhue lack nothing in life except a child, which they desperately desire. Edith's brother Alan, who is interested in eugenics, suggests that they pay their chauffeur Joe and maid Nora to have a baby for them. While ...See moreGilbert and Edith Goodhue lack nothing in life except a child, which they desperately desire. Edith's brother Alan, who is interested in eugenics, suggests that they pay their chauffeur Joe and maid Nora to have a baby for them. While awaiting the proper time to elapse, Edith and Gilbert travel to Palm Beach for an extended vacation, where Gilbert, attempting to obtain a child for his wife, vamps a dancer with a baby. Edith misunderstands and becomes desperately jealous until Gilbert finally explains his motives, causing the two to renew their love with ardent fervor. Returning home, they discover that the maid has given birth to a baby boy, but is loath to part with him. Embarrassment follows as the couple puzzle over what to tell their friends who are awaiting the blessed event until Edith discloses that the Florida sunshine has worked wonders and that another baby is on its way. Written by AFI See less

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9 cast members

Name	Known for
Taylor Holmes Gilbert Goodhue Gilbert Goodhue See fewer	Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
Virginia Valli Edith Goodhue Edith Goodhue See fewer	A Lady of Quality (1924)
Betty Ross Clarke Nora Nora See fewer	If I Were King (1920)
Jack Levering Joe Joe See fewer	Someone in the House (1920)
Edward Martindel Alan (as Edward Martindale) Alan (as Edward Martindale) See fewer	Why Be Good? (1929)
Jean Robb Mrs. Green Mrs. Green See fewer	The Very Idea (1920)
Edward Lester Mr. Green Mr. Green See fewer	Wanted: A Husband (1919)
Fay Marbe The Dancer The Dancer See fewer	Rich, Young and Beautiful (1928)
George Cooper Fisherman Fisherman See fewer	The Unholy Night (1929)