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Movie poster: Rose o' Salem Town (1910)
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Rose o' Salem Town

1910 · 16 min Drama History
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

A young girl living in Salem attracts the attentions of The Puritan. After he's brushed off by the girl, he becomes furious and desiring revenge, declares to a council of elders that the girl and her mother are witches.

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Year 1910
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, History
Director D.W. Griffith
Runtime 16 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (4 votes)

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The film constructs its drama from the contrast between the girl's innocence and the accuser's fanatical cruelty, relying on the historical context of the Salem witch trials. It uses expressive pantomime and close-ups to convey the rising tension.

What lingers after viewing is a potent, concise parable about prejudice and the abuse of power, where an accusation of witchcraft becomes a weapon for personal revenge. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: D.W. Griffith

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In subdued light, with an interest in the origins of American cinematic storytelling.

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