The Sign of the Cross (1914)

1h 7m · 21 Dec 1914

Drama

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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.

Movie ID	154350
Genre	Drama
Director	Frederick A. Thomson
Main cast	William Farnum, Rosina Henley, Sheridan Block, Morgan Thorpe, Ethel Grey Terry, Lila Barclay, George Majeroni, Ogden Childe
Release date	21 December 1914
Release year	1914
Language	EN
Duration	67 min (1h 7m)
Rating	5.1 / 10 (TMDB)
Production house	Famous Players Film Company