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Maid of Salem
"Another Paramount Silver Jubilee celebration hit!"
1937 • 1h 26m • ★ 5.9 (7 votes) Released
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
Writer
Howard Estabrook
Screenplay
Bradley King
Screenplay
Durward Grimstead
Rating
5.9
Runtime
86 min
Production
Paramount PicturesTop Billed Cast
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Keywords
puritantragic lovewitch huntburned at the stake
