When Rome Ruled

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.

Directed by George Fitzmaurice

Top cast

Nell Craig

Nydia (as Nelle Craig)

Clifford Bruce

Caius

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Riley Hatch

Caius' Father

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Walter R. Seymour

Nydia's Father

Rosita Marstini

Caius' Bride (as Countess de Merstina)

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A.H. Busby

Caius' Bride's Father

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Charles E. Bunnell

A High Priest of Jupiter

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