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The Big Idea (1917)

5.8(4)9mDecember 30, 1917

Hal Mohr

Director

Hal Mohr

Writer

Rate

Diary

Overview

A clerk in a failing antiques store gets a big idea on how to move the merchandise so that he can save the store and possibly win the girl.

Cast

Harold Lloyd

Harold

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Snub

Bebe Daniels

The Girl

William Blaisdell

Lige Conley

Status: Released
Original language: English
Release date: December 30, 1917
Production: Rolin Films
Country: United States of America

Keywords

silent film

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