Josette's music box | |
Type: | Keepsake |
Continuity: | Dark Shadows |
Availability: | Unique item |
Owners: | Josette du Prés |
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History[]
After Victoria Winters disappeared into the past with Peter Bradford, the music box was left behind in her room. Maggie Evans was hired as a governess to replace Victoria and took up residence in her old room. Barnabas ordered all of Victoria's belongings to be removed, including the music box. Mrs. Johnson relocated the music box to the basement, but it mysteriously reappeared in Maggie's room, causing Mrs. Johnson quite a shock. [1] Later, Maggie Evans discovered a note inside the box, which read "I am alone. Help me". [2]
House of Dark Shadows[]
Josette's music box was a small, ornately crafted French music box given to Josette du Prés by her lover, Barnabas Collins. Josette had little time to enjoy it however, as she committed suicide soon after receiving the gift.
Nearly two centuries later, Barnabas Collins gave it to Maggie Evans.
Notes[]
- The prop used for Josette's music box in House of Dark Shadows is the same prop that was used in the television series.
- The original piece of music used for Josette's Music Box was one composed by Robert Farnum. It was a stock file found in ABC's library. Upon the request of Dan Curtis, Josette's Music Box was given a new tune. Dark Shadows composer Robert Cobert created the well known theme which was used between 1967 and 1970. The same tune was used in the revival series in 1991.
- Also known as Josette's theme, variations of the piece have been featured on the Original Music From Dark Shadows Soundtrack, the Dark Shadows 30th Anniversary Collection and the House of Dark Shadows / Night of Dark Shadows Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.