Movie: The Sign of the Cross

Top 10 Billed Cast

William Farnum
William Farnum

Marcus Superbus

Rosina Henley
Rosina Henley

Mercia, a Christian maid

Sheridan Block
Sheridan Block

Nero

Morgan Thorpe
Morgan Thorpe

Favius

Ethel Grey Terry
Ethel Grey Terry

Berenice

Lila Barclay
Lila Barclay

Poppaea

George Majeroni
George Majeroni

Tigellinus

Ogden Childe
Ogden Childe

Stephanus

Ethel Phillips
Ethel Phillips

Dacia

Charles E. Vernon
Charles E. Vernon

Glabrio

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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.

  • Release Date

    1914-12-21

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    4.9

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