arena,ancient rome,empress,pre-code,nero,1st century

The Sign of the Cross (1932)

Poster for The Sign of the Cross

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Cecil B. DeMille
  • Profile picture of Fredric March
    Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome Fredric March
  • Profile picture of Elissa Landi
    Mercia Elissa Landi
  • Profile picture of Claudette Colbert
    Empress Poppaea Claudette Colbert
  • Profile picture of Charles Laughton
    Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Charles Laughton
  • Profile picture of Ian Keith
    Tigellinus Ian Keith
  • Profile picture of Arthur Hohl
    Titus Arthur Hohl
  • Profile picture of Harry Beresford
    Favius Fontelas Harry Beresford
  • Profile picture of Tommy Conlon
    Stephan Tommy Conlon

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Keywords

  • arena
  • ancient rome
  • empress
  • pre-code
  • nero
  • 1st century