Whilst The Robe (1953) enjoyed a 12-week run in London's West End, its sequel was not quite so successful. Demetrius opened at the Odeon, Marble Arch, on 9 September 1954 and ran for five weeks. However, its general release on 3 January 1955 had the advantage that, by then, many more British cinemas had been equipped for CinemaScope than when The Robe started.
Demetrius and the Gladiators
The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.
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