The Sign of the Cross (1932): Cast
The Sign of the Cross is a 1932 historical drama directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Fredric March as Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome, John Carradine and Dave O'Brien. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sign of the Cross About?
The premise of The Sign of the Cross without spoilers.
In the tumult of Nero’s Rome, a legionary finds his duty to the emperor at odds with his forbidden love for a devout Christian woman. As the empire’s brutal persecution intensifies, he must choose between obedience to the throne and the compassionate promise of faith and love.
The Sign of the Cross Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pre code film
- epic
- colosseum
- bathing
- milk bath
- gold coin
- wine
- silver coin
- italy
- early christian
- nero character
- demille and colbert
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- demille and march
- demille and carradine
- woman
- love
- soldier
- empress
- arena
- roman empire
- 1st century
- cat
- religious persecution
- rome italy
- ancient rome
- persecution of christians
- christian history
- sexually aggressive woman
- death
- animal attack
- whip
- wager
- treason
- torture
- tiger
- suicide
- spectacle
- spear
- self sacrifice
- seduction
- sadism
- romantic rivalry
- rivalry
- religion
- pygmy
- prayer
- orgy
- meeting
- massacre
- lute
The Sign of the Cross Cast & Characters
Fredric March leads the cast as Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome, with John Carradine as Christian Martyr / Gladiator Leader / Voice in Coliseum Mob (uncredited) and Dave O'Brien as Christian on Stairway (uncredited). Directed by Cecil B. DeMille; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Cecil B. DeMille
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Fredric March as Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome -
John Carradine as Christian Martyr / Gladiator Leader / Voice in Coliseum Mob (uncredited) - Dave O'Brien as Christian on Stairway (uncredited)
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Nat Pendleton as Strabo
Also Starring in The Sign of the Cross
· 22 more- Arthur Shields Chaplain Costello (1944 Re-Release Prologue) (uncredited)
- Charles Middleton Tyros
- Richard Alexander Viturius
- Claudette Colbert Empress Poppaea
- Lionel Belmore Bettor of 300 Silver
- Henry Brandon Colosseum Spectator (uncredited)
- Charles Laughton Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar
- Arthur Hohl Titus
- Tom Tully Hoboken (1944 Re-Release Prologue) (uncredited)
- Ferdinand Gottschalk Glabrio
- Ian Keith Tigellinus
- William V. Mong Licinius
- Harry Beresford Favius Fontelas
- Clarence Burton Servillius
- Ynez Seabury Little Girl
- Elissa Landi Mercia
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- Tommy Conlon Stephan
- Sally Rand Crocodiles' Victim (uncredited)
- Robert Seiter Philodemus
- Vivian Tobin Dacia
- Joyzelle Joyner Ancaria
- Harold Healy Tybul
More from Cecil B. DeMille
More films directed by Cecil B. DeMille: Union Pacific, The Buccaneer, The Plainsman and The Crusades.
The Sign of the Cross Videos
The featurette of The Sign of the Cross.
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The Sign of the Cross FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Sign of the Cross, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sign of the Cross?
The Sign of the Cross runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was The Sign of the Cross released?
The Sign of the Cross was released on November 30, 1932.
Who directed The Sign of the Cross?
The Sign of the Cross was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
More films by Cecil B. DeMille Who is in the cast of The Sign of the Cross?
The Sign of the Cross stars Fredric March as Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome, John Carradine as Christian Martyr / Gladiator Leader / Voice in Coliseum Mob (uncredited) and Dave O'Brien as Christian on Stairway (uncredited), among 26 credited actors.
Does The Sign of the Cross have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sign of the Cross has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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