Judge Ross — The Lion and the Mouse Character Profile

About Judge Ross

A judge wrongly accused of bribery after following Ryder's financial advice. His disgrace drives his daughter's actions, and he is ultimately exonerated to give his blessing to the union of Shirley and Jefferson.

Character Facts

Played by

Alec B. Francis

Appears in

The Lion and the Mouse (1928)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Judge Ross — Social Future Son-in-Law — Jefferson Ryder (William Collier Jr.)

  Ross formally accepts Jefferson as his son-in-law upon the story's resolution.

• Judge Ross — Family Father — Shirley Ross (May McAvoy)

  Ross is the patriarch whose downfall motivates his daughter's actions.

• Judge Ross — Conflict Arch Enemy — John Ryder (Lionel Barrymore)

  Ryder actively sabotages Ross's career and reputation to settle a personal grudge.

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More characters from The Lion and the Mouse

• Shirley Ross (May McAvoy)
• John Ryder (Lionel Barrymore)
• Dr. Hays (Emmett Corrigan)
• Smith (Jeff's valet) (Jack Ackroyd)
• Bit Part (Audrey Ferris)
• Jefferson Ryder (William Collier Jr.)