The Sign of the Cross backdrop

The Sign of the Cross 1932 Directed by Cecil B. DeMille

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

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

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , History
Production Company Paramount Pictures
Budget $694,065
Revenue $2,738,993
Release Date 30 November 1932
126 mins
Cast
Fredric March Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome
Claudette Colbert Empress Poppaea
Charles Laughton Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar
Ian Keith Tigellinus
Harry Beresford Favius Fontelas
Tommy Conlon Stephan
Clarence Burton Servillius
Robert Seiter Philodemus
Henry Brandon Colosseum Spectator (uncredited)
John Carradine Christian Martyr / Gladiator Leader / Voice in Coliseum Mob (uncredited)
Dave O'Brien Christian on Stairway (uncredited)
Sally Rand Crocodiles' Victim (uncredited)
Arthur Shields Chaplain Costello (1944 Re-Release Prologue) (uncredited)
Tom Tully Hoboken (1944 Re-Release Prologue) (uncredited)
Lionel Belmore Bettor of 300 Silver
Ynez Seabury Little Girl