The Sign of the Cross

Ancient Rome is the setting for this C.B. DeMille epic that stars Fredric March as the Roman prefect in love with Christian martyr Mercia (Elissa Landi), Charles Laughton in a flamboyant turn as depraved emperor Nero, and Claudette Colbert as Nero’s scheming wife, Poppaea. With Ian Keith, Arthur Hohl. Among the highlights are the burning of Rome, the final conflict in the arena, and Colbert’s milk bath. 126 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.