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Maid of Salem

Where:

Massachusetts

When:

The 17th Century

Another Paramount Silver Jubilee celebration hit! — 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.

Released in 1937 — 86 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Language:

English