Western · United States of America · 1920 · 1h 0m

The Testing Block

Director

Cast

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

Crew

Joseph H. August — Director of Photography LeRoy Stone — Editor Lambert Hillyer — Screenplay William S. Hart — Screenplay William S. Hart — Story

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

silent film

Key Collaborators

Lambert Hillyer Director Joseph H. August Director of Photography LeRoy Stone Editor Lambert Hillyer Screenplay William S. Hart Screenplay William S. Hart Story

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