The Very Idea

The Very Idea — Plot

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 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.

• Release date
• March 15, 1920
• Runtime
• 60 min
• Genres
• Comedy, Drama
• Director
• Lawrence C. Windom

The Very Idea — Cast

Taylor Holmes Gilbert Goodhue Virginia Valli Edith Goodhue Betty Ross Clarke Nora

J

Jack Levering Joe Edward Martindel Alan

J

Jean Robb Mrs. Green

E

Edward Lester Mr. Green

F

Fay Marbe The Dancer