The Big Idea
Synopsis
Inventor Ignatius Pollard develops a new "Pavement Polisher" to clean the streets, but a demonstration of the device does not go as planned.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Jeske
- Original Title
- The Big Idea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Jeske
Department Leadership Roster
George Jeske
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Idea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Idea about?
Inventor Ignatius Pollard develops a new "Pavement Polisher" to clean the streets, but a demonstration of the device does not go as planned.
Who directed The Big Idea?
The Big Idea was directed by George Jeske.
Who stars in The Big Idea?
The principal cast of The Big Idea includes Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Blanche Mehaffey, Glenn Tryon, George Rowe, Billy Engle.
When was The Big Idea released and how long is it?
The Big Idea was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Idea?
The Big Idea holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).