The Lion and the Mouse (1928)
Directed by Lloyd Bacon
Genres - Drama |
Release Date - May 21, 1928 (USA - Unknown), May 21, 1928 (USA) |
Run Time - 65 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
The Lion and the Mouse was adapted from the well-worn stage play by Charles Klein. Lionel Barrymore stars as "Ready Money" Ryder, a ruthless businessman who destroys Judge Rossmore (Alec B. Francis), the father of heroine Shirley (May McAvoy). Soon thereafter, Ryder's weak-willed son Jefferson (William Collier Jr.) marries Shirley. Now that she's in a position of authority, the "mousy" Shirley gets even with "lion" Ryder by beating him at his own intimidation game. Originally released silent, Lion and the Mouse was reissued a few weeks later with talkie sequences. It is said that silent star May McAvoy's movie career was ruined because she had a pronounced lisp, but her voice registered quite well in the sound sequences; acting-wise, however, she was rather outclassed by those old barnstormers Barrymore and Francis.
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Keywords
financier, love, romance