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The Big Idea

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1917-12-30

Runtime: 9 mins

Director: Hal Mohr, Gilbert Pratt

Writer: Hal Mohr

Spoken language: No Language

Genres: Comedy

Original title: The Big Idea

Production Companies: Rolin Films

Production Countries: United States of America

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