When Rome Ruled

When Rome Ruled

50 mins | Drama | Aug. 20, 1914

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.

When Rome Ruled

50 mins | Drama | Aug. 20, 1914

When Rome Ruled
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.
Producers Pathé Frères
Original title When Rome Ruled
Directors George Fitzmaurice
Writers

Cast

Nell Craig

as Nydia (as Nelle Craig)

Clifford Bruce

as Caius

Riley Hatch

as Caius' Father

Walter R. Seymour

as Nydia's Father

Rosita Marstini

as Caius' Bride (as Countess de Merstina)

A.H. Busby

as Caius' Bride's Father

Charles E. Bunnell

as A High Priest of Jupiter