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The Sign of the Cross (1914)

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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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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Genre:Drama
Directed By:Frederick A. Thomson
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In Theaters:12/21/1914
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Runtime:67 minutes
Studio:Famous Players Film Company

Cast

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Frederick A. Thomson

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William Farnum

Marcus Superbus

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Rosina Henley

Mercia, a Christian maid

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Sheridan Block

Nero

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Morgan Thorpe

Favius

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Ethel Grey Terry

Berenice

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Lila Barclay

Poppaea

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George Majeroni

Tigellinus

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Ogden Childe

Stephanus

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Ethel Phillips

Dacia

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Charles E. Vernon

Glabrio

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Rienzi De Cordova

Philodemus

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