arena,ancient rome,empress,pre-code,roman army,historical drama,nero,1st century,christian faith,historical epic,costume epic,romantic drama,divided loyalties

The Sign of the Cross (1932)

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A Roman soldier becomes torn between his love for a Christian woman and his loyalty to Emperor Nero.

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
  • roman army
  • historical drama
  • nero
  • 1st century
  • christian faith
  • historical epic
  • costume epic
  • romantic drama
  • divided loyalties