The Sign of the Cross (1932)

The Sign of the Cross (1932)

A picture which will proudly lead all the entertainments the world has ever seen 1932-11-30 United States of America 124 Min. PG-13
6.163 40 votes

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 is Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome
Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome
Elissa Landi is Mercia
Claudette Colbert is Empress Poppaea
Empress Poppaea
Charles Laughton is Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar
Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar
Ian Keith is Tigellinus
Tigellinus
Harry Beresford is Favius Fontelas
Favius Fontelas
Tommy Conlon is Stephan
William V. Mong is Licinius