The Big Idea (1917)
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.
Top billed cast
Harold LloydHarold
Harry 'Snub' PollardSnub
Bebe DanielsThe Girl
William Blaisdell
Lige Conley
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