5.1

The Sign of the Cross

Name: The Sign of the Cross
Director: Frederick A. Thomson
Genre: Drama
Released: 1914-12-21T00:00:00.000000Z
Duration: 67 min
Rating: 5.1
Cast: William Farnum, Rosina Henley, Sheridan Block, Morgan Thorpe, Ethel Grey Terry

19141h 7m

Drama

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.