The Sign of the Cross

The Sign of the Cross

1914
1h 7m
5.1

5.1/10

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Overview

In 64 A.D., Marcus Superbus is Prefect of Rome. When the Emperor Nero decides to renew persecution of the Christians, Marcus opposes him, fearing for the safety of Mercia, the Christian woman whom he loves. Through the machinations of the Empress Poppaea and other women at court, Tigellinus, Nero's agent in the war against the Christians, convinces Nero to have Mercia arrested. Marcus appeals to the emperor for mercy, but is told that she can be saved only by renouncing Christianity. Waiting to enter the arena to be killed, Mercia steadfastly refuses to reject her religion, despite Marcus' pleas. Finally, Marcus is converted by her and they enter the arena to face death together.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Famous Players Film Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Quick Facts

Release Date December 21, 1914
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0004593

Cast

William Farnum
William Farnum

Marcus Superbus

Rosina Henley
Rosina Henley

Mercia, a Christian maid

Sheridan Block
Sheridan Block

Nero

Morgan Thorpe
Morgan Thorpe

Favius

Ethel Grey Terry
Ethel Grey Terry

Berenice

Lila Barclay
Lila Barclay

Poppaea

George Majeroni
George Majeroni

Tigellinus

Ogden Childe
Ogden Childe

Stephanus

Ethel Phillips
Ethel Phillips

Dacia

Charles E. Vernon
Charles E. Vernon

Glabrio

Rienzi De Cordova
Rienzi De Cordova

Philodemus

Key Crew

Frederick A. Thomson
Director

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