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The Sign of the Cross

19141h 7mFrederick A. Thomson
IMDb 5.9
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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.

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What is The Sign of the Cross (1914) about?

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…

Who stars in The Sign of the Cross?

The Sign of the Cross stars William Farnum (Marcus Superbus), Rosina Henley (Mercia, a Christian maid), Sheridan Block (Nero), Morgan Thorpe (Favius), Ethel Grey Terry (Berenice). The film was directed by Frederick A. Thomson.

How long is The Sign of the Cross?

The Sign of the Cross has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1914.

Is The Sign of the Cross worth watching?

The Sign of the Cross holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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