The Sign of the Cross (1932)

11/30/1932 (US) • 2h 6m

Drama, History

A picture which will proudly lead all the entertainments the world has ever seen

Overview

A Roman soldier becomes torn between his love for a Christian woman and his loyalty to Emperor Nero.

Top Billed Cast

Fredric March

Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome

Elissa Landi

Mercia

Claudette Colbert

Empress Poppaea

Charles Laughton

Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar

Ian Keith

Tigellinus

Arthur Hohl

Titus

Harry Beresford

Favius Fontelas

Tommy Conlon

Stephan

Ferdinand Gottschalk

Glabrio

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$694,065.00

Revenue

$2,738,993.00

Keywords

arena

ancient rome

empress

pre-code

roman army

historical drama

nero

1st century

christian faith

historical epic

costume epic

romantic drama

divided loyalties

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