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Making of spoof Roman historical film drama, shot in COCOZZA's film studio with scenes shot inside the Connoisseur Cinema in Wishaw. Scottish Amateur Film Festival 1952 Highly Commended. COCOZZA's notes: COCOZZA's answer to MGM's Quo Vadis (and 'a spoof' says Jimmy Craig his associate)
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In Memphis, Tennessee, over the course of a single night, the Arcade Hotel, run by an eccentric night clerk and a clueless bellboy, is visited by a young Japanese couple traveling in search of the roots of rock; an Italian woman in mourning who stumbles upon a fleeing charlatan girl; and a comical trio of accidental thieves looking for a place to hide.

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.