The Test of Honor

The Test of Honor (1919) was an 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 (1920).

Plot
Martin Wingrave(Barrymore) 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(Manon, Schable). However he begins a romance with his neighbor, a young woman(Binney) who truly loves him and warms his heart.

Cast

 * John Barrymore - Martin Wingrave
 * Constance Binney - Juliet Hollis
 * Marcia Manon - Ruth Curtis
 * Robert Schable - Doctor George Lumley
 * J. W. Johnston - Mr. Curtis
 * Bigelow Cooper - Judge Ferris
 * Ned Hay - Lovell
 * Alma Aiken - Mrs. Farrell
 * Fred Miller - Zeke

uncredited
 * Louis Wolheim - Man/Devil in Dream

Preservation status
The Test of Honor is now considered a lost film.