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The Sign of the Cross (1914)

1h 7m

Running Time

December 21, 1914
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The Sign of the Cross (1914)

Name: The Sign of the Cross
Released: 1914-12-21

1h 7m

Running Time

December 21, 1914
Release Date

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Plot.

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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Cast & Crew.

William Farnum

Marcus Superbus

Rosina Henley

Mercia, a Christian maid

Sheridan Block

Nero

Morgan Thorpe

Favius

Ethel Grey Terry

Berenice

Lila Barclay

Poppaea

George Majeroni

Tigellinus

Ogden Childe

Stephanus

Ethel Phillips

Dacia

Charles E. Vernon

Glabrio

Rienzi De Cordova

Philodemus

Frederick A. Thomson

Director

Wilson Barrett

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Details.

Release Date
December 21, 1914

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 7m

Last updated: 2025-02-12

Wiki.

The Sign of the Cross is a 1914 American drama silent film directed by Frederick A. Thomson based on the 1895 play by Wilson Barrett. The film stars William Farnum, Rosina Henley, Sheridan Block, Morgan Thorpe, Ethel Grey Terry, Lila Barclay and George Majeroni. The film was released on December 21, 1914, by Paramount Pictures.