The Test of Honor

The Test of Honor 1919 is an American silent film drama produced by Famous PlayersLasky, released by Paramount, directed by John S. Robertson, and starring John Barrymore. Considered the actors first drama movie role after years of doing film comedies and farces. It is based on author E. Phillips Oppenheim 1906 novel The Malefactor.

Martin WingraveBarrymore is arrested and sent to prison for seven years for a crime he didnt 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 manManon, Schable. However he begins a romance with his neighbor, a young womanBinney who truly loves him and warms his heart.

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