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 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.
Okay, so, "The Lion and the Mouse" from 1928. A silent film. Is it worth tracking down today? For silent film buffs, or anyone curious about how stories were told *before* sound, definitely give it a shot. If you're easily bored by slow pacing and a lack of dialogue, probably not your cup of tea. It’s a very specific k...
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"Okay, so, "The Lion and the Mouse" from 1928. A silent film. Is it worth tracking down today? For silent film buffs, or anyone curious about how stories were told *before* sound, definitely give it a shot. If you're easily bored by slow pacing and a lack of dialogue, probably not your cup of tea. It’s a very specific kind of drama, all about gestures and big eyes. The story itself is pretty straightforward. Judge Ross, a seemingly upright guy, makes a big court decision. Turns out, he accidental..."
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