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DRAMA . 1937 . 1h 26m . 5.9/10

Maid of Salem_

"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.

Starring Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Harvey Stephens
5.9/10
Rating
1h 26m
Runtime
1937
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Claudette Colbert stars as Barbara Clarke in Maid of Salem.
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Year context
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.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (7 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.

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Drama
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