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
Writers:
Lambert Hillyer, William S. Hart.
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William S. Hart as 'Sierra' Bill |
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Eva Novak as Nelly Gray |
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J. Gordon Russell as Ringo |
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Florence Carpenter as Rosita |
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Richard Headrick as Sonny |
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Ira McFadden as Slim |
| Writing | William S. Hart | Story |
| Editing | LeRoy Stone | Editor |
| Writing | Lambert Hillyer | Screenplay |
| Art | J.C. Hoffner | Art Direction |
| Directing | Lambert Hillyer | Director |
| Writing | William S. Hart | Screenplay |
| Writing | Lambert Hillyer | Scenario Writer |
| Camera | Joseph H. August | Director of Photography |