The Sign of the Cross
“A picture which will proudly lead all the entertainments the world has ever seen”
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.
A sweeping, dramatic spectacle of faith tested by imperial cruelty. It's a grand, tragic romance set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, where love and devotion clash with power and jealousy.
