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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 , [2] the screenplay was written by Waldemar Young and Sidney Buchman .
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 ...
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Color. Black and White. Theatrical Aspect Ratio. 1.37 : 1. Film Length. 14 reels. After Nero burns the city, a Roman official falls for a Christian accused of setting the fire.
- Cecil B. De Mille, Eddie Salven
- Fredric March
The Sign of the Cross. 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 ...
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- Fredric March
- Cecil B. Demille
- Paramount
Cecil B. DeMille. Director. Sidney Buchman. Screenplay. Waldemar Young. Screenplay. 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 ...
Camera and Electrical Department. Paul Cable. ... assistant camera (uncredited) George T. Clemens. ... camera operator (uncredited) Otto Dyar.