The Sign of the Cross (1914 film)

The Sign of the Cross is a 1914 American drama silent film directed by Frederick A. Thomson based on the 1895 play by Wilson Barrett.[1] The film stars William Farnum, Rosina Henley, Sheridan Block, Morgan Thorpe, Ethel Grey Terry, Lila Barclay and George Majeroni. The film was released on December 21, 1914, by Paramount Pictures.[2][3]

The Sign of the Cross
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFrederick A. Thomson
Based onthe 1895 play by Wilson Barrett
StarringWilliam Farnum
Rosina Henley
Sheridan Block
Morgan Thorpe
Ethel Grey Terry
Lila Barclay
George Majeroni
CinematographyHerbert J. Siddons
Production
company
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • December 21, 1914 (1914-12-21)
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent...English intertitles

Plot

Rome, 64 A.D. When the emperor Nero renews the persecutions against Christians, the prefect Marco Superbo fears for the life of Mercia, a Christian with whom he is in love. The woman, however, is arrested and the emperor refuses to pardon her unless she renounces her faith. Mercia not only rejects the offer that is communicated to her by Marco but, before entering the arena, also converts Marco who, together with her, faces death.

Cast

See also

Footnotes
  1. See Barrett (1896).
  2. "The-Sign-of-the-Cross - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
  3. "The Sign of the Cross (1914) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 20 December 2014.

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