Collinwood in the year 1840. Barnabas Collins and Julia Hoffman have come to this time on a dangerous mission, to change history, and thereby avert the destruction of the great estate in the year 1970. They have discovered, however, that events in this time are mysteriously different from what they had expected to find. On this night, three people will come into serious conflict over a strange marital situation, and the repercussions will bring about a violent crisis.
| Episode 1128 | |
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| Series Dark Shadows Season 1970, Episode 1128 | |
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| Air date | October 21st, 1970 |
| Writers | Gordon Russell |
| Director | Lela Swift |
| Producers | Dan Curtis; Lela Swift; George DiCenzo |
| Starring | David Selby; James Storm; Virginia Vestoff; Christopher Pennock; Jenny Egan; Norman Parker |
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| Previous Episode 1127 |
Next Episode 1129 |
Episode 1128 is the untitled 1,128th episode of the daytime Gothic soap opera Dark Shadows. The episode was directed by Lela Swift with a script written by Gordon Russell. It first aired on ABC on Wednesday, October 21st, 1970. This episode is part of "1840 Flashback" storyline. As if tension between Quentin and his wife Samantha weren't inflamed enough, things really heat up when Samantha tells him that Tad is not his son. Quentin must now keep an eye on her to make sure she doesn't try leaving Collinsport with Tad.
Synopsis[]
In the drawing room at Collinwood, Samantha Drew Collins announces that she has made a decision as to which man she has committed her heart to. She asks to speak with Gerard Stiles privately, and Quentin leaves the room. Gerard is prepared for rejection, but is pleasantly surprised when Samantha chooses him. Gerard and she embrace and he tells her that he will meet her later at Rose Cottage.
After Samantha leaves to speak with Quentin, conniving Gabriel Collins wheels himself into the room. He throws a few pointed barbs Gerard's way and is absolutely tickled at the notion that Samantha has chosen to spend the rest of her life with him. Gerard gets angry and grows for Gabriel to leave. Gabriel reminds him that this is his house, not Gerard's, and emphasizes that it will never be his house.
Samantha goes up to Quentin's room to speak with him. She tells him that she has chosen to be with Gerard. Quentin understands, as he has not exactly been the easiest husband to live with. He wishes her the best, until Samantha reveals that she intends on taking their son Tad with her. Quentin has no intention of having Tad leave Collinwood and tells her that it is out of the question. Tempers rise as they argue until Samantha finally reveals that Tad is not actually Quentin's son. Quentin doesn't believe her and accuses her of making it up just to have a reason to take him away. Samantha insists that it is true, at which point Quentin flies into a rage. He pushes her down onto the bed, demanding to know who the real father is, but Samantha refuses to tell him. Quentin withdraws and warns that if she tries to take Tad away from him, he will kill her.
Samantha goes downstairs to the foyer and speaks with housekeeper Hortense Smiley. She pulls her into the drawing room and secretly instructs her to bring Tad's belongings to the front door at exactly 7:00 pm. Neither woman realizes that Gabriel is just outside the door eavesdropping. He then goes upstairs to tell Quentin what he has learned.
The grandfather clock in the foyer strikes 7:00 and Hortense brings Tad's bags to the front door. As she turns to ascend the staircase, she is met by Quentin. Quentin violently grabs Hortense by the arm and tells her that he is aware of his treacherous wife's scheme and that it will not work. He tells Hortense to pack her own bags, for she is no longer an employee of Collinwood.
Hortense leaves the house and walks through the forest. She comes upon something on the ground. It is the headless body of Judah Zachary. As she brushes some of the leaves aside, the body rises and strangles her.
Cast[]
Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| David Selby | Quentin Collins |
| James Storm | Gerard Stiles |
| Virginia Vestoff | Samantha Collins |
| Christopher Pennock | Gabriel Collins |
Guest Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jenny Egan | Hortense Smiley |
Co-Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Norman Parker | Judah Zachary |
Notes & Trivia[]
- Dark Shadows was created by executive producer and showrunner Dan Curtis. Major storylines were developed by writers Art Wallace and Sam Hall. The original daytime Gothic soap opera, Dark Shadows aired on ABC from June of 1966 to April of 1971 spanning a total of 1,245 episodes. Two spin-off films House of Dark Shadows and Night of Dark Shadows were released in theaters in 1970 and 1971. A remake series of Dark Shadows was produced in 1991 and ran for thirteen episodes on NBC. In 2012, director Tim Burton crafted a comical reboot of Dark Shadows as a high-budget feature film.
- Opening narration: Christopher Pennock.
- Opening still: Collinwood, exterior. Day.
- Closing still: Quentin Collins I's bedroom.
- This episode was recorded on Friday, October 16th, 1970.
- This episode is included on disc three of Dark Shadows DVD Collection 23 and disc 115 of the Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series DVD collection.
- This is the eighteen chapter in the "1840 Flashback" storyline.
- This episode aired seven days before the theatrical release of the House of Dark Shadows feature film.
- This is the first and only appearance of Hortense Smiley, who is the governess to Tad Collins. She is strangled by the headless corpse of Judah Zachary in this episode.
Allusions[]
- Repeated reference is made to Tad Collins in this episode. Although this episode calls Tad's parentage into question, it is generally accepted that Quentin Collins is in fact his father, despite what Samantha would have him think.
- Reference is made to Rose Cottage in this episode. Rose Cottage is owned by the Collins family and is located elsewhere on the Collinwood estate. Gerard Stiles is living at Rose Cottage during this time.
- Reference is made to an affair that Quentin had in 1836. This will later be revealed to be a woman named Joanna Mills, who will not be introduced until episode 1179/1180.
- Samantha Collins claims that Tad is not Quentin's son. If this is true, then Samantha would have had an affair around the year 1827. Tad was born sometime in 1828.
Quotes[]
- Gabriel Collins: There is terror in the palace, dear boy. Someone is planning to abduct the crown prince.
See also[]
Media
The World of Dark Shadows
Miscellaneous
External Links[]
- Episode 1128 at IMDB
- Episode 1128 at the TV IV
- Episode 1128 at Themoviedb.org
- Episode 1128 at the Dark Shadows Wiki
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