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The Very Idea

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.

Top Cast

  • Taylor Holmes

    Taylor Holmes

    Gilbert Goodhue

  • Virginia Valli

    Virginia Valli

    Edith Goodhue

  • Betty Ross Clarke

    Betty Ross Clarke

    Nora

  • Jack Levering

    Jack Levering

    Joe

  • Edward Martindel

    Edward Martindel

    Alan

  • Jean Robb

    Jean Robb

    Mrs. Green

  • Edward Lester

    Edward Lester

    Mr. Green

  • Fay Marbe

    Fay Marbe

    The Dancer

  • George Cooper

    George Cooper

    Fisherman

Overview

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.

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