The Lion and the Mouse (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1919, The Lion and the Mouse is a drama film directed by Tom Terriss, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. John Burkett Ryder, "the richest man in the world," determines to discredit a judicial decision which works against the interest of his millions by discrediting its author, Judge Rossmore, and causes impeachment charges to be laid against him in Congress. The judge's daughter Shirley Rossmore, learns of his trouble and returns home from Paris, where she has won success as a writer. She is loved by Jefferson Ryder, son of the magnate who is slowly killing her father.
Who’s in it. The Lion and the Mouse stars Alice Joyce as Shirley Rossmore, Conrad Nagel as Jefferson Ryder, Anders Randolf as John Burkett Ryder and Mary Carr as Eudoxia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Lion and the Mouse sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lion and the Mouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lion and the Mouse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lion and the Mouse (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lion and the Mouse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lion and the Mouse worth watching?
- The Lion and the Mouse holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lion and the Mouse?
- The Lion and the Mouse stars Alice Joyce, Conrad Nagel, Anders Randolf, Mary Carr and Henry Hallam.
- When was The Lion and the Mouse released?
- The Lion and the Mouse was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.