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The Lion and the Mouse

The Lion and the Mouse

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NR 1928 · 70 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

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.

Directed by Lloyd Bacon · Written by Robert Lord

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