The Lion and the Mouse (1928)

9.0/10 70 min Drama

Overview

Judge Ross, on the Federal Bench, rules in favor of a large company in litigation before him, unaware that a smaller company in which he owns considerable stock has been subsumed by the larger firm, thus creating the appearance of a conflict of interests. When one of the Judge's enemies plots to ruin the Judge over this apparent improper behavior, Judge Ross's daughter Shirley sets out to prove her father's innocence.

Cast

May McAvoy

Shirley Ross

Lionel Barrymore

John Ryder

Alec B. Francis

Judge Ross

Emmett Corrigan

Dr. Hays

Jack Ackroyd

Smith (Jeff's valet)

Audrey Ferris

Bit Part (uncredited)

William Collier Jr.

Jefferson Ryder

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