The Testing Block(1920)
The Testing Block 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.
The Testing Block (1920) is a western film directed by Lambert Hillyer, released on December 26, 1920 with a runtime of 1h. It stars William S. Hart, Eva Novak, J. Gordon Russell and Florence Carpenter. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lambert Hillyer
- Writers:
- William S. Hart, Lambert Hillyer, William S. Hart
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph H. August
- Production:
- William S. Hart Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Testing Block Cast & Crew
Main cast
William S. Hart
as 'Sierra' Bill
Eva Novak
as Nelly Gray
J. Gordon Russell
as Ringo
- Florence Carpenter
Florence Carpenter
as Rosita
Richard Headrick
as Sonny
- Ira McFadden
Ira McFadden
as Slim
Key crew
Directed by Lambert Hillyer, written by William S. Hart, Lambert Hillyer and William S. Hart.
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The Testing Block Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Testing Block – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Testing Block online?
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Who stars in The Testing Block?
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The main cast of The Testing Block (1920) includes William S. Hart, Eva Novak, J. Gordon Russell, Florence Carpenter and Richard Headrick. The film was directed by Lambert Hillyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Testing Block released?
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The Testing Block was released on December 26, 1920 and runs for 1h.
Is The Testing Block worth watching?
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The Testing Block (1920) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.