The Big IdeaComedy50The Big Idea50Comedythumb_upthumb_downThe Big IdeaJanuary 12, 1924Directed byGeorge JeskeInventor Ignatius Pollard develops a new "Pavement Polisher" to clean the streets, but a demonstration of the device does not go as planned.US content warning short film Last Updated: 6 days ago Request Update CastHarry 'Snub' PollardInventor Ignatius PollardBlanche MehaffeyThe GirlGlenn TryonAllawishus - the Mayor's sonGeorge RowePatent LawyerBilly EngleThe Mayor