30 December 1917 Comedy 9 mins
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.
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Hal Mohr Director of Photography
Hal Roach Producer
Della Mullady Editor
Hal Mohr Writer
Hal Mohr Director
United States 30 December 1917
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