Maid of Salem_
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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.
Starring
Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Harvey Stephens
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Maid of Salem was released 89 years ago in 1937.
Overview
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. Af...
Maid of Salem is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 26m.
CAST (20)
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
Ivan F. Simpson
Rev. Parris
Brandon Hurst
Tithing Man
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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.
How long is Maid of Salem?
Maid of Salem has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in Maid of Salem?
The cast of Maid of Salem includes Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Harvey Stephens, Gale Sondergaard, Louise Dresser.
What is the rating of Maid of Salem?
Maid of Salem has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama