The Sign of the Cross (1932)
Drama
History
After burning Rome, Emperor Nero decides to blame the Christians, and issues the edict that they are all to be caught and sent to the arena. Two old Christians are caught, and about to be hauled off, when Marcus, the highest military official in Rome, comes upon them. When he sees their stepdaughter Mercia, he instantly falls in love with her and frees them. Marcus pursues Mercia, which gets him into trouble with Emperor (for being easy on Christians) and with the Empress, who loves him and is jealous.
Cast
Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome
Mercia
Licinius
Ancaria
Viturius
Strabo
Servillius
Tybul
Philodemus
Tyros
Colosseum Spectator (uncredited)
Christian Martyr / Gladiator Leader / Voice in Coliseum Mob (uncredited)
Empress Poppaea
Christian on Stairway (uncredited)
Crocodiles' Victim (uncredited)
Chaplain Costello (1944 Re-Release Prologue) (uncredited)
Hoboken (1944 Re-Release Prologue) (uncredited)
Bettor of 300 Silver
Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar
Tigellinus
Titus
Favius Fontelas
Stephan
Glabrio
Dacia
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