The Testing Block

Name: The Testing Block
Director: Lambert Hillyer
Genre: Western
Released: 1920-12-26
Duration: 60 min
Cast: William S. Hart, Eva Novak, J. Gordon Russell, Florence Carpenter, Richard Headrick

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1920 · 60 min · Western · TMDB 6.5/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Lambert Hillyer

Cast

William S. Hart — 'Sierra' Bill
Eva Novak — Nelly Gray
J. Gordon Russell — Ringo
Florence Carpenter — Rosita
Richard Headrick — Sonny