Plot
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.
Written by
Waldemar Young, Sidney Buchman, Wilson Barrett
Directed by
Cecil B. DeMille
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 1 nomination total
Scores
# of Votes
2,832
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA