The Sign of the Cross

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

67 minutes

Year:

1914

Director:

Frederick A. Thomson

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Company:

Famous Players Film Company

Cast:

Marcus Superbus

Mercia, a Christian maid

Nero

Favius

Berenice

Crew:

Director

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