The Test of Honor
The Test of Honor is a 1919 American silent film drama produced by Famous Players–Lasky, released by Paramount, directed by John S. Robertson, and starring John Barrymore. Considered the actor's first drama movie role after years of doing film comedies and farces. It is based on author E. Phillips Oppenheim 1906 novel The Malefactor.
The film was made at Famous Players' East Coast facility and released prior to Robertson and Barrymore's famous Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Plot
Martin Wingrave is arrested and sent to prison for seven years for a crime he didn't commit. While incarcerated he learns that his girlfriend and her male accomplice framed him for the crime. When Wingrave is released he plots revenge against his former girl and her man. However he begins a romance with his neighbor, a young woman who truly loves him and warms his heart.Cast
- John Barrymore as Martin Wingrave
- Constance Binney as Juliet Hollis
- Marcia Manon as Ruth Curtis
- Robert Schable as Dr. George Lumley
- J. W. Johnston as Mr. Curtis
- Bigelow Cooper as Judge Ferris
- Ned Hay as Lovell
- Alma Aiken as Mrs. Farrell
- Fred Miller as Zeke
- Louis Wolheim as Man / Devil In Dream
Preservation status