The Crucial Test
Synopsis
Wicked Russian Grand Duke Bagroff becomes infatuated with Thanya, but she loves American artist Vance Holden. When Thanya's revolutionary brother Boris tells her that he plans to kill Bagroff, she agrees to help. The plan fails and Boris and Thanya are captured, but they soon escape to Paris where Thanya rejoins the struggling Vance. Bagroff finds Thanya and tells her that he will make Vance famous if she consents to be his mistress. Thanya agrees and Vance becomes an overnight success. Then, as Bagroff and Thanya prepare to spend their first night together, Boris appears and kills the duke, thereby allowing Thanya and Vance to spend a peaceful, successful life together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Thornby, John Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Title
- The Crucial Test
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Paragon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Thornby, John Ince
Frances Marion
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Thornby
Director
John Ince
Director
Frances Marion
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crucial Test
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What is The Crucial Test about?
Wicked Russian Grand Duke Bagroff becomes infatuated with Thanya, but she loves American artist Vance Holden. When Thanya's revolutionary brother Boris tells her that he plans to kill Bagroff, she agrees to help. The plan fails and Boris and Thanya are captured, but they soon escape to Paris where Thanya rejoins the struggling Vance. Bagroff finds Thanya and tells her that he will make Vance famous if she consents to be his mistress. Thanya agrees and Vance becomes an overnight success. Then, as Bagroff and Thanya prepare to spend their first night together, Boris appears and kills the duke, thereby allowing Thanya and Vance to spend a peaceful, successful life together.
Who directed The Crucial Test?
The Crucial Test was directed by Robert Thornby, John Ince.
Who stars in The Crucial Test?
The principal cast of The Crucial Test includes Kitty Gordon, Niles Welch, J. Herbert Frank, William W. Cohill, Winifred Harris.
When was The Crucial Test released and how long is it?
The Crucial Test was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crucial Test?
The Crucial Test holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).