The Sign of the Cross
1932 • Drama | History
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
Status
Released
Release date
November 30, 1932
Duration
124 Min
Language
en
Popularity
5.324
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
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
Fredric March
Elissa Landi
Claudette Colbert
Charles Laughton
Ian Keith
Arthur Hohl
Harry Beresford
Tommy Conlon
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Vivian Tobin
William V. Mong
Richard Alexander
Nat Pendleton
Clarence Burton
Robert Seiter
Charles Middleton
Henry Brandon
John Carradine
Dave O'Brien
Sally Rand
Arthur Shields
Tom Tully
Lionel Belmore
