

Maid of Salem
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Drama
Overview
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1937-02-12
Runtime:
1h 26m
Director:
Frank Lloyd
Writer:
Walter Ferris, Bradley King, Durward Grimstead, Howard Estabrook
Top 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

Donald Meek
Ezra Cheeves

E. E. Clive
Bilge
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