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    The Sign of the Cross

    67'

    1914-12-21

    5.1

    Drama

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingFrederick A. ThomsonWritingWilson Barrett

    Cast

    1

    Marcus Superbus

    William Farnum

    1

    Mercia, a Christian maid

    Rosina Henley

    1

    Nero

    Sheridan Block

    1

    Favius

    Morgan Thorpe

    1

    Berenice

    Ethel Grey Terry

    1

    Poppaea

    Lila Barclay

    1

    Tigellinus

    George Majeroni

    1

    Stephanus

    Ogden Childe

    1

    Dacia

    Ethel Phillips

    1

    Glabrio

    Charles E. Vernon

    1

    Philodemus

    Rienzi De Cordova

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
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    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. List of companies:
        1. Famous Players Film Company
      2. Vote Count: 8
      3. Popularity: 0.5948
      4. Status: Released
      5. Original title:The Sign of the Cross

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