The Triumph of an Emperor (1914)
Also known as By the Cross
1914 · Silent film · 28 min · dir. Nino Oxilia
- Drama
- History
Synopsis
Emperor Maximian, having married his daughter, Fausta, to Constantine, renounced the purple and went into retirement, but the enforced idleness and his desire for power and action, induced him to again resume the imperial power. In the field near Lodi, where the oath of allegiance of the army has been received, Maximian begins his triumphant return, and we see him again amid the people crowding the streets, impatient to see him again. He enters the imperial court where Constance, a sister of Constantine, and Licinius, the young Caesar of Illyrium, and Fausta are waiting the arrival of their august relation. The love affair between Constance and Licinius is discovered by Fausta, who has instructions to prevent this alliance from being consummated, as Maximian himself has set his heart on winning Constance. As soon as he enters the palace, and the tumult of greetings cease, he goes into the ladies' room and, dismissing Fausta with a sign, is left alone with Constance, whom he tries to win through flattery, but she refuses him. She goes secretly to St. Maternus and listens to his inspiring words, receiving the right of Christian baptism from his hands. Fausta, having followed Constance, sees all and hastens to tell her father of her discovery. Maximian orders a banquet in the hope that the allurements of pleasure will break down the stubborn defense of Constance. Even this fails, for Constance does not even go near the banqueting room. Maximian then calls together the pagan…
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Details
- Director
- Nino Oxilia
- Released
- 1913-12-10
- Original title
- In hoc signo vinces (In questo segno vincerai)
- Running time
- 28 minutes
- Language
- Italian
- Collection
- Silent Films, Feature Films
Cast & crew
Nino Oxilia Director
Maria Jacobini
Mario Mariani- Dillo Lombardi