Maid of Salem Original Movie Concept Art Frank Lloyd Prod 1937 Claudette Colbert

Rare "Maid of Salem" Framed Movie Concept Art, Frank Lloyd Productions 1937 These are rare one of a kind original drawings created for the film. Note the musical score for the scene noted below the drawing. Frank William George Lloyd was a Scottish American film director, scriptwriter and producer.

Lloyd was among the founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and its president between 1934 and 1935. Lloyd was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Directing, for Weary River (1929), The Divine Lady (1929), Drag (1929), Cavalcade (1933), and Mutiny on the Bounty (1935). He won for The Divine Lady and Cavalcade.

In 1957, Lloyd was awarded the George Eastman Award, given by George Eastman House for distinguished contribution to the art of film. When a young woman named Barbara Clarke (Claudette Colbert) has an affair with adventurer Roger Coverman (Fred MacMurray), 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. Ied, 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. Size: 9.75" x 7.75" framed Guaranteed Original.

The item "Maid of Salem Original Movie Concept Art Frank Lloyd Prod 1937 Claudette Colbert" is in sale since Monday, May 11, 2015. This item is in the category "Entertainment Memorabilia\Movie Memorabilia\Storyboards & Concept Art".

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