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The Big Idea

The Big Idea

Genres

Comedy

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

4.5/10

Release Date

30 December 1917

Country

United States of America

Cast

Harold Lloyd

Harold Lloyd

Harold

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Snub

Bebe Daniels

Bebe Daniels

The Girl

William Blaisdell

William Blaisdell

Lige Conley

Lige Conley

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