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The Big Idea (1917): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1917 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1917, The Big Idea is a komödie film directed by Gilbert Pratt, running about 9 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. The Big Idea stars Harold Lloyd as Harold, Harry 'Snub' Pollard as Snub, Bebe Daniels as The Girl and Lige Conley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Big Idea has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Idea page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Big Idea tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch The Big Idea (1917)?
In USA, The Big Idea is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Big Idea worth watching?
The Big Idea holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Big Idea?
The Big Idea stars Harold Lloyd, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Bebe Daniels, Lige Conley and William Blaisdell.
When was The Big Idea released?
The Big Idea was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.