Maid of Salem
MovieTitle | Maid of Salem |
User score | 5.9 |
Release date | Feb 12, 1937 |
Genre | Drama |
Director | Frank Lloyd |
Production country | United States of America |
Production companies | Paramount Pictures |
Run time | 86 min. |
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.