Maid of Salem

Maid of Salem

Another Paramount Silver Jubilee celebration hit!

NR 1937 · 86 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

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.

Directed by Frank Lloyd · Written by Walter Ferris

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