Jefferson Ryder — The Lion and the Mouse Character Profile

About Jefferson Ryder

Ryder's son who falls deeply in love with Shirley Ross. He attempts to help his father clear Judge Ross's name and later rushes to win Shirley back after learning the truth about her selfless sacrifice.

Character Facts

Played by

William Collier Jr.

Appears in

The Lion and the Mouse (1928)

Role

Minor

Relationships (3)

• Jefferson Ryder — Romantic Lovers — Shirley Ross (May McAvoy)

  Shirley and Jefferson develop a genuine romantic bond during their voyage.

• Jefferson Ryder — Family Father — John Ryder (Lionel Barrymore)

  Ryder is Jefferson's parent, creating a familial dynamic that complicates their conflict.

• Jefferson Ryder — Social Future Son-in-Law — Judge Ross (Alec B. Francis)

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

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More characters from The Lion and the Mouse

• Shirley Ross (May McAvoy)
• John Ryder (Lionel Barrymore)
• Judge Ross (Alec B. Francis)
• Dr. Hays (Emmett Corrigan)
• Smith (Jeff's valet) (Jack Ackroyd)
• Bit Part (Audrey Ferris)