The Very Idea
1929•1h 5m•
★5.8(4 ratings)
Comedy
Overview
Pre-code comedy (1929) about a young married couple's unsuccessful efforts to become parents.
Director
Richard RossonWriters
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Pre-code comedy (1929) about a young married couple's unsuccessful efforts to become parents.
Edith Goodhue
The runtime is 65 minutes (1h 5m).
The film was directed by Richard Rosson.
The screenplay was written by William LeBaron.
Cinematography was handled by Leo Tover.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0020549.
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Average
4 votes
The Very Idea
Released
English
United States of America
