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The Sign of the Cross

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.

Top Cast

  • William Farnum

    William Farnum

    Marcus Superbus

  • Rosina Henley

    Rosina Henley

    Mercia, a Christian maid

  • Sheridan Block

    Sheridan Block

    Nero

  • Morgan Thorpe

    Morgan Thorpe

    Favius

  • Ethel Grey Terry

    Ethel Grey Terry

    Berenice

  • Lila Barclay

    Lila Barclay

    Poppaea

  • George Majeroni

    George Majeroni

    Tigellinus

  • Ogden Childe

    Ogden Childe

    Stephanus

  • Ethel Phillips

    Ethel Phillips

    Dacia

Overview

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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