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Maid of Salem

Maid of Salem

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 12, 1937

Runtime

1h 26m

Genres

Drama

User Score

59%

Original Title

Maid of Salem

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Director

Frank Lloyd

Description

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.