Maid of Salem
“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.
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Claudette Colbert
Barbara Clarke
Fred MacMurray
Roger Coverman
Harvey Stephens
Dr. John Harding
Gale Sondergaard
Martha Harding
Louise Dresser
Ellen Clarke
Benny Bartlett
Timothy
Edward Ellis
Elder Goode
Beulah Bondi
Abigail
Bonita Granville
Ann
Virginia Weidler
Nabby
Donald Meek
Ezra Cheeves
E. E. Clive
Bilge
Halliwell Hobbes
Jeremiah
Pedro de Cordoba
Mr. Morse
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Tituba
Lucy Beaumont
Rebecca
Henry Kolker
Crown Chief Justice Laughton
William Farnum
Crown Justice Sewall
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Ferris, Bradley King, Durward Grimstead
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Maid of Salem
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Walter Ferris, Bradley King, Durward Grimstead, Howard Estabrook
Victor Young
Leo Tover
Hugh Bennett
Howard Estabrook, Frank Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Director
Walter Ferris
Screenplay
Bradley King
Screenplay
Durward Grimstead
Screenplay
Howard Estabrook
Writer
Howard Estabrook
Producer
Frank Lloyd
Producer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Hugh Bennett
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maid of Salem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maid of Salem about?
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.
Who directed Maid of Salem?
Maid of Salem was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in Maid of Salem?
The principal cast of Maid of Salem includes Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Harvey Stephens, Gale Sondergaard, Louise Dresser.
When was Maid of Salem released and how long is it?
Maid of Salem was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Maid of Salem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maid of Salem was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maid of Salem?
Maid of Salem holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).