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The Sign of the Cross (1914)

The Sign of the Cross (1914)

Drama
Release Date: 1914, December 21
Directors: Frederick A. Thomson
Countries: United States of America
Production: Famous Players Film Company, Famous Players Film Company
Cast: William Farnum, George Majeroni, Ethel Grey Terry, Morgan Thorpe, Charles E. Vernon, Sheridan Block, Rienzi De Cordova, Ogden Childe, Ethel Phillips, Lila Barclay

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.