Release Date

21 Dec, 1914

Runtime

01:07: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

The Sign of the Cross

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Actors

William Farnum

Rosina Henley

Sheridan Block

Morgan Thorpe

Ethel Grey Terry

Lila Barclay

George Majeroni

Ogden Childe

Ethel Phillips

Charles E. Vernon

Rienzi De Cordova

Crew

Frederick A. Thomson

Wilson Barrett