The Testing Block (1920)
The tough outlaw 'Sierra' Bill falls in love with the traveling girl violinist Nelly Gray. Sierra forces her into marrying him. They have a child, but family life is interrupted by the gambler Ringe, who not only persuades Nelly to leave her husband but ruins Sierra at the gaming table. With thoughts of vengeance, the angry Sierra breaks out of jail and goes after Ringe.
Director: Lambert Hillyer
Genre: Western
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 26, 1920
Cast
- William S. Hart - 'Sierra' Bill
- Eva Novak - Nelly Gray
- J. Gordon Russell - Ringo
- Florence Carpenter - Rosita
- Richard Headrick - Sonny
- Ira McFadden - Slim
Screenplay
- William S. Hart (Screenplay)
- William S. Hart (Story)
- Lambert Hillyer (Scenario Writer)
- Lambert Hillyer (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Joseph H. August
Editing: LeRoy Stone
Production: William S. Hart Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film
More Films by Director: Lambert Hillyer
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Testing Block about?
- The tough outlaw 'Sierra' Bill falls in love with the traveling girl violinist Nelly Gray. Sierra forces her into marrying him. They have a child, but family life is interrupted by the gambler Ringe, who not only persuades Nelly to leave her husband but ruins Sierra at the gaming table. With thoughts of vengeance, the angry Sierra breaks out of jail and goes after Ringe.
- Who directed The Testing Block?
- The Testing Block was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
- Who stars in The Testing Block?
- The Testing Block stars William S. Hart, Eva Novak, J. Gordon Russell, Florence Carpenter, Richard Headrick, Ira McFadden.
- How long is The Testing Block?
- The Testing Block has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Testing Block?
- The Testing Block is a Western film.
- Where was The Testing Block produced?
- The Testing Block was produced in United States of America.