Maid of Salem (1937)
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When a young woman named Barbara Clarke has an affair with adventurer Roger Coverman, it causes a scandal in the Puritanical town of Salem, Massachusetts. After a meddling girl arouses their suspicions, the town's elders accuse Barbara of being a witch. She is tried, convicted of sorcery and sentenced to death. As the townspeople prepare to burn Barbara at the stake, Roger tries desperately to save the woman he loves.
Director: Frank Lloyd
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: February 12, 1937
Cast
- Claudette Colbert - Barbara Clarke
- Fred MacMurray - Roger Coverman
- Harvey Stephens - Dr. John Harding
- Gale Sondergaard - Martha Harding
- Louise Dresser - Ellen Clarke
- Benny Bartlett - Timothy
- Edward Ellis - Elder Goode
- Beulah Bondi - Abigail
- Bonita Granville - Ann
- Virginia Weidler - Nabby
Screenplay
- Walter Ferris (Screenplay)
- Bradley King (Author)
- Bradley King (Screenplay)
- Durward Grimstead (Screenplay)
- Howard Estabrook
Music: Victor Young
Cinematography: Leo Tover
Editing: Hugh Bennett
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
puritan, tragic love, witch hunt, burned at the stake
More Films by Director: Frank Lloyd
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maid of Salem about?
- When a young woman named Barbara Clarke has an affair with adventurer Roger Coverman, it causes a scandal in the Puritanical town of Salem, Massachusetts. After a meddling girl arouses their suspicions, the town's elders accuse Barbara of being a witch. She is tried, convicted of sorcery and sentenced to death. As the townspeople prepare to burn Barbara at the stake, Roger tries desperately to save the woman he loves.
- Who directed Maid of Salem?
- Maid of Salem was directed by Frank Lloyd.
- Who stars in Maid of Salem?
- Maid of Salem stars Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Harvey Stephens, Gale Sondergaard, Louise Dresser, Benny Bartlett.
- How long is Maid of Salem?
- Maid of Salem has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Maid of Salem?
- Maid of Salem is a Drama film.
- Where was Maid of Salem produced?
- Maid of Salem was produced in United States of America.