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The Sign of the Cross
The Sign of the Cross
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The Sign of the Cross

1914
1h 7m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1914

Runtime

1h 7m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 7m
Dec 21, 1914
Director
Frederick A. Thomson
Frederick A. Thomson
Production
Famous Players Film Company
Famous Players Film Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

11 Cast Members

William Farnum

William Farnum

Marcus Superbus

Rosina Henley

Mercia, a Christian maid

Sheridan Block

Nero

Morgan Thorpe

Favius

Ethel Grey Terry

Ethel Grey Terry

Berenice

Lila Barclay

Poppaea

George Majeroni

George Majeroni

Tigellinus

Ogden Childe

Stephanus

Ethel Phillips

Ethel Phillips

Dacia

Charles E. Vernon

Glabrio

Rienzi De Cordova

Philodemus

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