The Sign of the Cross (1932 film)

The Sign of the Cross is a 1932 film about a Roman official who falls for a Christian woman. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Written by Waldemar Young, based on play by Wilson Barrett. Screen's Greatest of Heroic Faith and Inspiring spectacle.  (taglines) Nero My head is splitting... the wine last night, the music... the delicious debauchery! Poppaea Dacia, you're a butterfly with the sting of a wasp. Take off your clothes. Get in here and tell me all about it. Taglines Screen's Greatest of Heroic Faith and Inspiring spectacle. The passions-loves-hates of ancient Rome! The turbulent intrigues of Nero's Court A picture which will proudly lead all the entertainments the world has ever seen Cast Fredric March — Marcus Superbus Elissa Landi — Mercia Claudette Colbert — Empress Poppaea Charles Laughton — Emperor Nero Arthur Hohl — Titus External links 0023470 The Sign of the Cross Category:1932 American films Category:Films about Christianity Category:Films set in Rome Category:Films directed by Cecil B. DeMille Category:American drama films Category:Screenplays by Sidney Buchman