Basic Info
Release: December 21, 1914
Rating: ⭐ 5.1/10 (8 votes)
The Sign of the Cross
1914
⭐ 5.1/10
8 votes
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.
Genres
Drama
Production Countries
- United States of America
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Cast
William Farnum
Marcus Superbus
Rosina Henley
Mercia, a Christian maid
Sheridan Block
Nero
Morgan Thorpe
Favius
Ethel Grey Terry
Berenice
Lila Barclay
Poppaea
George Majeroni
Tigellinus
Ogden Childe
Stephanus
Ethel Phillips
Dacia
Charles E. Vernon
Glabrio
Rienzi De Cordova
Philodemus
Crew
Frederick A. Thomson
Director
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