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The Testing Block (1920)

1920-12-26 · 1h 0m · EN
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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.

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Lambert HillyerDirector

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William S. HartWilliam S. Hart'Sierra' BillEva NovakEva NovakNelly GrayJ. Gordon RussellJ. Gordon RussellRingoFlorence CarpenterFlorence CarpenterRositaRichard HeadrickRichard HeadrickSonnyIra McFaddenIra McFaddenSlim

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Silent film

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Genre affinityWesternTheme affinitySilent FilmPacingShortDirector preference317714Actor preference335009 · 161388 · 488482Country preferenceUs

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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.

How long is The Testing Block?

The Testing Block has a runtime of 60 minutes.