The Lion and the Mouse
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Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lord, Charles Klein
- Original Title
- The Lion and the Mouse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Robert Lord, Charles Klein
Norbert Brodine
Harold McCord
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Lord
Writer
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Harold McCord
Editor
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Lion and the Mouse
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What is The Lion and the Mouse about?
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.
Who directed The Lion and the Mouse?
The Lion and the Mouse was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in The Lion and the Mouse?
The principal cast of The Lion and the Mouse includes May McAvoy, Lionel Barrymore, Alec B. Francis, Emmett Corrigan, Jack Ackroyd.
When was The Lion and the Mouse released and how long is it?
The Lion and the Mouse was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Lion and the Mouse based on a book or true story?
The Lion and the Mouse is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Klein".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lion and the Mouse?
The Lion and the Mouse holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).