The Lion and the Mouse (1928 film)
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The Lion and the Mouse is a 1928
part-silent/part-sound drama film produced and distributed by the Warner Brothers. It's based on the very successful 1905 play by Charles Klein
. The picture was directed by Lloyd Bacon
and marks the first time Lionel Barrymore
spoke from the screen. The movie survives in 35mm at the Library of Congress
and 16mm at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
1928 in film
-Events:Although some movies released in 1928 had sound, most were still silent.* July 28 - Lights of New York is released by Warner Brothers. It is the first "100% Talkie" feature film, in that dialog is spoken throughout the film...
part-silent/part-sound drama film produced and distributed by the Warner Brothers. It's based on the very successful 1905 play by Charles Klein
Charles Klein
Charles Klein was an English-born playwright and actor who emigrated to America in 1883. Among his works was the libretto of John Philip Sousa's operetta, El Capitan. Klein's talented siblings included the composer Manuel and the critic Herman Klein...
. The picture was directed by Lloyd Bacon
Lloyd Bacon
Lloyd Francis Bacon was a screen, stage, and vaudeville actor and film director.-Life:Bacon was born in San Jose California, the son of actor Frank Bacon, later the co-author and star of the long running Broadway show 'Lightnin' , and Jennie Bacon. He was not related to actor Irving Bacon whom he...
and marks the first time Lionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore was an American actor of stage, screen and radio. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in A Free Soul...
spoke from the screen. The movie survives in 35mm at the Library of Congress
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the research library of the United States Congress, de facto national library of the United States, and the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States. Located in three buildings in Washington, D.C., it is the largest library in the world by shelf space and...
and 16mm at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Cast
- May McAvoyMay McAvoyMay McAvoy was an American actress, who worked mainly during the silent film era. She starred in Hollywood's revolutionary part talking film, The Jazz Singer.-Career:...
- Shirley Ross - Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreLionel Barrymore was an American actor of stage, screen and radio. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in A Free Soul...
- John Ryder - Alec B. FrancisAlec B. FrancisAlec B. Francis was an English actor, largely of the silent era. He appeared in 241 films between 1911 and 1934.He was born in London and died in Hollywood, California.-Selected filmography:...
- Judge Ross (*as Alec Francis) - William Collier Jr.William CollierWilliam Collier, Jr. was an American film and stage actor who appeared in 89 films.-Biography:Collier was born as Charles F. Gal, Jr. in New York City...
- Jeffereson Ryder - Emmett Corrigan - Dr. Hays
- Jack Ackroyd - Smith (Jeff's valet)