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The Sign of the Cross is a 1932 American pre-Code epic film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille and released by Paramount Pictures. Based on the original 1895 play by English playwright Wilson Barrett, the screenplay was written by Waldemar Young and Sidney Buchman.
Aug 27, 2022 · A Roman soldier becomes torn between his love for a Christian woman and his loyalty to Emperor Nero.
The Sign of the Cross (1932) - Turner Classic Movies. Brief Synopsis. After Nero burns the city, a Roman official falls for a Christian accused of setting the fire. Cast & Crew. Read More. Cecil B. De Mille. Director. Fredric March. Marcus [Superbus] Elissa Landi. Mercia. Claudette Colbert. Poppaea. Charles Laughton. Nero. Ian Keith. Tigellinus.
After Emperor Nero (Charles Laughton) blames the Christians for burning Rome, he orders that they be sent to the Colosseum. While rounding them up, military leader Marcus Superbus (Fredric March ...
A Roman soldier becomes torn between his love for a Christian woman and his loyalty to Emperor Nero. 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.
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.
A cross-bearing maiden crosses paths with Nero’s favored enforcer, their love arousing an empress’s deadly jealousy. A secret midnight sabbath is cut short by imperial arrows, perforated prophets and proselytes bleed martyrdom from unholy holes.
