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When Rome Ruled

August 20, 1914

50 minutes

George Fitzmaurice

Drama

Overview

Nydia, an Early Christian girl seemingly singled out for exclusive persecution by the despotic empress of Rome. The empress' ire seems to have been aroused by the fact that her erstwhile sweetheart, handsome centurion Caius (a very young Ernest Truex) is in love with Nydia.

Movie Details

Release Date

August 20, 1914

Runtime

50 minutes

Director

George Fitzmaurice

Production Companies

Pathé Frères

Cast

Nell Craig

Nydia (as Nelle Craig)

Clifford Bruce

Caius

Riley Hatch

Caius' Father

Walter R. Seymour

Nydia's Father

Rosita Marstini

Caius' Bride (as Countess de Merstina)

A.H. Busby

Caius' Bride's Father

Charles E. Bunnell

A High Priest of Jupiter