The Way of the Cross, The Story of Ancient Rome

Overview

A story of ancient Rome. The scene of this story is laid in Rome in the days of Nero. Rome has recently suffered conflagrations and other disasters, and Nero, hoping to divert the public wrath from his own misconduct, has encouraged the persecution of the growing sect of Christians. Valerius, the hero of the story, is a young Roman officer of a better nature than the people with whom he is thrown in contact. Leah, the heroine, is a beautiful young woman, and one of the leading spirits of a band of Christians.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 21, 1909

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Vitagraph Company of America

Cast

Rose Tapley,Maurice Costello,William Humphrey,Stuart Holmes,Edith Storey

Director

J. Stuart Blackton

Writer

Madison C. Peters

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0143996