The Very Idea

5.1
1929 1 hr 5 min Comedy

Pre-code comedy (1929) about a young married couple's unsuccessful efforts to become parents.

  • Cast:
    Frank Craven , Sally Blane , Hugh Trevor , Olive Tell , Theodore von Eltz , Adele Watson

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Reviews

KnotMissPriceless
1929/09/15

Why so much hype?

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ReaderKenka
1929/09/16

Let's be realistic.

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Humbersi
1929/09/17

The first must-see film of the year.

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Brennan Camacho
1929/09/18

Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

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