The Testing Block
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
60 min
Release Date
1920-12-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
5
William S. Hart
'Sierra' Bill
Eva Novak
Nelly Gray
J. Gordon Russell
Ringo
Florence Carpenter
Rosita
Richard Headrick
Sonny
Ira McFadden
Slim
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