The Very Idea

The Very Idea (1929)

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.

Date of release
1929-09-15
TMDB
5.8 / 10 (5)
Runtime
1h 5m
Genres
Comedy
Director
Richard Rosson, Frank Craven

Casting

Interesting facts

The Very Idea is an American comedy film directed by Frank Craven and Richard Rosson and written by William LeBaron, based on his play of the same title. Released in 1929, it was the fourth film released by RKO Pictures, starring Sally Blane, Hugh Trevor, Allen Kearns, Doris Eaton, and Frank Craven. A comedy based on the theory of eugenics, it was a critical and financial failure.

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