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The Very Idea

1929 · Frank Craven

Lunatics in Politics

1920 · Richard Smith

1929

Year

1920

United States

Country

United States

5.2

IMDb

4.4

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Cult Score

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Comedy

Genres

Comedy, Short

Frank Craven

Director

Richard Smith

William LeBaron

Writers

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Theodore von Eltz, Olive Tell, Adele Watson, Frank Craven

Main Cast

Leo Sulky, Richard Smith, Tommy Flynn, Rose Burkhardt

The Very Idea Synopsis

A Eugenics expert convinces his sister and her husband, a barren couple, to adopt the offspring of his carefully selected "thoroughbreds": the family's chauffeur and maid who themselves are engaged.

Lunatics in Politics Synopsis

Two female candidates for Chief of Police live across the hall from each other, and their political rivalry follows them home, leading to plenty of hi-jinks.

Verdict & Recommendation

"The Very Idea" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Lunatics in Politics" offers its own unique cult appeal.

Suggested Watch:

The Very Idea

Both films share

Comedy