The Sign of the Cross

The Sign of the Cross

6.2 | 1932-11-30 | 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.

Featured Crew

Cecil B. DeMille Director
Waldemar Young Screenplay
Sidney Buchman Screenplay
Wilson Barrett Theatre Play
Cecil B. DeMille Producer
Jay Chernis Music
Rudolph G. Kopp Music
Paul Marquardt Music
Milan Roder Music
Karl Struss Director of Photography

Cast

Fredric March
Fredric March
Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome
Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert
Empress Poppaea
Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton
Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar
Ian Keith
Ian Keith
Tigellinus
Harry Beresford
Harry Beresford
Favius Fontelas
Tommy Conlon
Tommy Conlon
Stephan

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