The Mouse and the Lion (1913)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 12M

Director : Van Dyke Brooke

Synopsis

John Burling, a detective, rounds up some members of the Night Hawk gang. Bill Hanks, the chief, swears to get even with him. Tim, a little street waif, entering the saloon where the gang are consulting with Maime, a female accomplice, overhears some of their threats. He is discovered and kicked out of the place by Hanks. The next day, Tim, half starving, picks up a purse in the street which he has seen a lady drop. He is tempted to steal it, but in the end gives it back to her. Burling sees this, is struck with the boy's honesty, and being in need of a page boy, hires him and dubs him "Buttons."' Maime visits Burling and leaves him an address to come to investigate a robbery which has occurred at her home. Tim recognizes her as she goes out, follows her and has his suspicions confirmed by seeing her with one of the gang on the street. He goes to warn his master, but Burling has already gone.

Actors

Van Dyke Brooke
Van Dyke Brooke
Bill Hanks, Gangster Chief
Leo Delaney
Leo Delaney
The Lion - John Burling, Detective
Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly
The Mouse - Tim - Burling's Hallboy
Lillian Walker
Lillian Walker
Mamie, Hanks' Sweetheart and Accomplice
George Cooper
George Cooper
A Gangster
William Shea
William Shea
A Gangster
Richard Leslie
Richard Leslie
Jack

Crews

Van Dyke Brooke
Van Dyke Brooke
Director