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The Witch of Salem

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The Witch of Salem
Directed byRaymond B. West
Written byC. Gardner Sullivan
Produced byThomas H. Ince
StarringCharles Ray
Clara Williams
Production
company
Domino Film Company
Distributed byMutual Film
Release date
  • November 20, 1913 (1913-11-20)
Running time
2 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSilent
English intertitles

The Witch of Salem is a 1913 American silent short drama film directed by Raymond B. West and produced by Thomas H. Ince. The films stars Clara Williams and Charles Ray.[1]

Plot

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Set in Salem, Massachusetts during the 17th century, the film tells the story a beautiful orphan girl named Prudence (Williams). Prudence is beloved by Old Hastings's son John (Ray). John must try to save Prudence's life when she is convicted of practicing witchcraft and is sentenced to being burned at the stake.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "The Witch of Salem". Retrieved June 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "PROGRAM FOR THIS WEEK AT VICTORIA THEATRE". Wichita Daily Times. 1913-12-21.
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