The Sign of the Cross

1932 "A picture which will proudly lead all the entertainments the world has ever seen"
The Sign of the Cross
6.8| 2h4m| NR| en| Drama, History
Storyline

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.

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Paramount Pictures

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  • The Sign of the Cross Cast
Fredric March as Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome
Elissa Landi as Mercia
Claudette Colbert as Empress Poppaea
Charles Laughton as Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar
Ian Keith as Tigellinus
Arthur Hohl as Titus
Harry Beresford as Favius Fontelas
Tommy Conlon as Stephan