Released
The Sign of the Cross
November 30 1932 (about 92 years ago)Rating
62
Based on
40 reviews
A picture which will proudly lead all the entertainments the world has ever seen
- Director: Cecil B. DeMille
- Writers: Waldemar Young, Sidney Buchman
- Genres: Drama, History
- Runtime: 2 h 4 m
- Country: United States of America
- Company: Paramount Pictures
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. When he sees their stepdaughter Mercia, he instantly falls in love with her and frees them. Marcus pursues Mercia, which gets him into trouble with Emperor (for being easy on Christians) and with the Empress, who loves him and is jealous.
