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.

Directed by George Fitzmaurice

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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

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