poster

1937

NR (02/12/1937) (US)

Drama,

1h 26m

59

User Score

Another Paramount Silver Jubilee celebration hit!

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. 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.

1937

59

User Score

NR (02/12/1937) (US)

Drama,

1h 26m

Another Paramount Silver Jubilee celebration hit!

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. 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.

Cast

Claudette Colbert

Claudette Colbert

Barbara Clarke

Fred MacMurray

Fred MacMurray

Roger Coverman

Harvey Stephens

Harvey Stephens

Dr. John Harding

Gale Sondergaard

Gale Sondergaard

Martha Harding

Louise Dresser

Louise Dresser

Ellen Clarke

Edward Ellis

Edward Ellis

Elder Goode

Donald Meek

Donald Meek

Ezra Cheeves

Henry Kolker

Henry Kolker

Crown Chief Justice Laughton

William Farnum

William Farnum

Crown Justice Sewall

Ivan F. Simpson

Ivan F. Simpson

Rev. Parris

Brandon Hurst

Brandon Hurst

Tithing Man