The movie The Sign of the Cross (Original title The Sign of the Cross) has in the main roles on Fredric March (Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome), Elissa Landi (Mercia), Claudette Colbert (Empress Poppaea), Charles Laughton (Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar) The release date of the movie is 30.11.1932. This movie it is produced by Paramount Pictures . Production countries: United States of America Movie Genre: Movies Drama, Movies History
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.
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