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The Sign of the Cross

NR
DramaHistory
6.2/10(40 ratings)

After burning Rome, Emperor Nero decides to blame the Christians, and issues the edict that they are all to be caught and sent to the arena. Two old Christians are caught, and about to be hauled off, when Marcus, the highest military official in Rome, comes upon them. When he sees their stepdaughter Mercia, he instantly falls in love with her and frees them. Marcus pursues Mercia, which gets him into trouble with Emperor (for being easy on Christians) and with the Empress, who loves him and is jealous.

11-30-1932
2h 4m
The Sign of the Cross
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Main Cast

Fredric March

Fredric March

Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome

Elissa Landi

Elissa Landi

Mercia

Claudette Colbert

Claudette Colbert

Empress Poppaea

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar

Tigellinus

Arthur Hohl

Arthur Hohl

Titus

Harry Beresford

Harry Beresford

Favius Fontelas

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Cecil B. DeMille
Production:
Paramount Pictures

Key Crew

Director:
Cecil B. DeMille
Screenplay:
Sidney Buchman
Editor:
Anne Bauchens
Assistant Director:
Edward Salven
Costume Design:
Mitchell Leisen

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en