The Big Idea

NR
0h 9m
1917
4.5 /10 (2)

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.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Comedy
Languages : No Language
Released Date: 1917-12-30

Top Billed Cast

Harold Lloyd

Harold

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Snub

Bebe Daniels

The Girl

William Blaisdell

Lige Conley

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