Maid of Salem

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Claudette Colbert Barbara Clarke

Fred MacMurray Roger Coverman

Harvey Stephens Dr. John Harding

Gale Sondergaard Martha Harding

Louise Dresser Ellen Clarke