The Big Idea(1917)
The Big Idea Synopsis
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.
The Big Idea (1917) is a comedy film directed by Hal Mohr, released on December 30, 1917 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Harold Lloyd, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Bebe Daniels and William Blaisdell. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Hal Mohr
- Writers:
- Hal Mohr
- Producers:
- Hal Roach
- Cinematographer:
- Hal Mohr
- Production:
- Rolin Films
- Status:
- Released
The Big Idea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Hal Mohr, written by Hal Mohr, produced by Hal Roach.
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The Big Idea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Big Idea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Idea online?
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The Big Idea (1917) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Big Idea?
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The main cast of The Big Idea (1917) includes Harold Lloyd, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Bebe Daniels, William Blaisdell and Lige Conley. The film was directed by Hal Mohr. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Idea released?
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The Big Idea was released on December 30, 1917 and runs for 9m.
Is The Big Idea worth watching?
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The Big Idea (1917) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.