Drama · United States of America · 1937 · 1h 26m

Maid of Salem

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Director
Frank Lloyd
Cast
Claudette Colbert as Barbara Clarke Fred MacMurray as Roger Coverman Harvey Stephens as Dr. John Harding Gale Sondergaard as Martha Harding Louise Dresser as Ellen Clarke Benny Bartlett as Timothy
Crew
Leo Tover — Director of Photography Hugh Bennett — Editor Victor Young — Original Music Composer Walter Ferris — Screenplay Bradley King — Screenplay Durward Grimstead — Screenplay
Tagline

Another Paramount Silver Jubilee celebration hit!

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
puritantragic lovewitch huntburned at the stake
Key Collaborators
Frank Lloyd Director Leo Tover Director of Photography Hugh Bennett Editor Victor Young Original Music Composer Walter Ferris Screenplay Bradley King Screenplay Durward Grimstead Screenplay Howard Estabrook Writer Howard Estabrook Producer Frank Lloyd Producer Travis Banton Costume Design
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