The Sign of the Cross 1932

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille
Written by: Waldemar Young & Sidney Buchman
Runtime: 124 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: A picture which will proudly lead all the entertainments the world has ever seen
Cast:
Fredric March
Fredric March
Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome 
Elissa Landi
Elissa Landi
Mercia 
Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert
Empress Poppaea 
Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton
Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar 
Ian Keith
Ian Keith
Tigellinus 
Arthur Hohl
Arthur Hohl
Titus