The Sign of the Cross

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The Sign of the Cross (1914)

Directed by Frederick A. Thomson

Drama · 1h 07m

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.

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Cast

William Farnum Marcus Superbus
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Rosina Henley Mercia, a Christian maid
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Sheridan Block Nero
M
Morgan Thorpe Favius Ethel Grey Terry Berenice
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Lila Barclay Poppaea George Majeroni Tigellinus
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Ogden Childe Stephanus Ethel Phillips Dacia
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Charles E. Vernon Glabrio
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Rienzi De Cordova Philodemus

Crew

Director
Frederick A. Thomson

Details

Release date
1914-12-21
Runtime
1h 07m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Countries
United States of America
Production
Famous Players Film Company