Paramount Pictures
Starring: Fredric March, Claudette Colbert
Directed by: Cecil B. De Mille

Synopsis: The Prefect of Rome, Marcus Superbus (Fredric March), falls in love with a common girl despite the fact that she is a Christian.

Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): In a very notable scene the Empress Poppaea (Claudette Colbert) is taking a bath in a large pool of milk. Twice there are shots of cats drinking from the bath; first with one cat and then with two.

Final Mewsings: Cats usually don’t like baths.

Many thanks to Kitty L. for letting us know about the cats in this movie!

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