Mitchell Ryan Movies
Square-jawed American actor Mitchell Ryan was born in Cincinnati and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. During a 1951 Navy hitch, Ryan was assigned to a special services entertainment unit; he liked the experience so much that he decided to pursue acting as a civilian. He went to New York, accepting bit roles in over two dozen plays; he then moved on to leading roles at the Barter Theatre in Abington, Virginia. More New York work (under the direction of Joseph Papp) followed, and finally Ryan attained a small recurring role on the TV serial Dark Shadows (1966-70). A stage appearance with Irene Papas in Euripedes attracted critical attention and better jobs, including a supporting part in Monte Walsh (1970), Ryan's first film. Jack Webb utilized Ryan quite often in the '70s in his series O'Hara United States Treasury, then hired the actor as one of the four leads of the 1973 series Chase. In 1976 producers top-billed Ryan on the TV series Executive Suite. While the series didn't last, Mitchell Ryan subsequently received solid roles on such TV series as The Chisholms (1980) and High Performance (1983) and in such made-for-TV films as Flesh & Blood (1979) and Margaret Bourke-White (1989). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide- 1967
At the urging of Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott), Sam (David Ford) tells Burke (Mitchell Ryan) that Roger was driving the car on the night of the accident for which Burke was charged with manslaughter. And slimy Jason McGuire (Dennis Patrick) has a meeting with the equally disreputable Willie Loomis (James Hall). This episode originally aired on March 30, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) determines that tonight is the 100th anniversary of the deaths of Laura and David Radcliffe. In the light of Dr. Guthrie's death, it also appears that Laura and David Collins are doomed as well. This episode first aired on March 14, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
As yet unaware that Dr. Guthrie has been killed, Victoria (Alexandra Moltke), Sam (David Ford), and David (David Henesy) hold the séance as scheduled. The message from Beyond proves to be quite horrifying -- especially for David. This episode originally aired on March 13, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
The 100th anniversary of the deaths of Laura and David Radcliffe passes without incident. Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) breathes a sigh of relief, convinced that David Collins (David Henesy) is now safe. Alas, it turns out that she was a little bit off regarding the anniversary date. This episode initially aired on March 16, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) is highly suspicious when Laura (Diana Millay) claims that she is willing to leave Collinwood without David (Diana Millay). Worried that Laura and David will suffer the same fiery fate as their ancestors exactly 100 years ago, Victoria vows to stay up all night protecting the boy. This episode first aired on March 15, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
David (David Henesy) eludes his protectors in order to be with his mother, Laura (Diana Millay). She lures the boy to a remote shack, where she prepares to kill both herself and David by fire. Will Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) be able to rescue David this time? Episode 190 of Dark Shadows first aired on March 17, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Although David (David Henesy) is disturbed by Sam's portrait of his mother, he refuses to relinquish the portrait to Roger (Louis Edmonds). Meanwhile, Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) tells Burke (Mitchell Ryan) of her suspicions about Laura (Diana Millay) -- if indeed, Laura is Laura. This episode first aired on January 17, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Laura (Diana Millay) seemingly grows fond of Burke (Mitchell Ryan), much to the displeasure of Carolyn (Nancy Barrett). Victoria (Alexandra Moltke), armed with disturbing new information about the fire in Phoenix, resolves to keep Laura away from David (David Henesy) -- even though it was she who encouraged David to trust Laura in the first place. Vince O'Brien takes over from John Connell in the role of Lt. Dan Riley. This episode originally aired on January 18, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Could the woman (Diana Millay) who calls herself Laura Collins actually be an impostor? These and other questions will have to wait for an answer; in the meantime, Laura and Burke (Mitchell Ryan) are surprised by a gun-wielding Roger (Louis Edmonds). This episode originally aired on January 4, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Roger (Louis Edmonds) warns Burke (Mitchell Ryan) to stay away from Laura (Diana Millay). Despite David's trepidations, Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) arranges a meeting between Laura and David (David Henesy) at Widow's Hill, the site of many a previous tragedy. This episode originally aired on January 5, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Art seemingly imitates life in this episode, as Sheriff Patterson (Dana Elcar) reports that Laura Collins died in a fire in Phoenix -- just like the woman in Sam's portrait. Roger (Louis Edmonds) rejects the Sheriff's statement, noting that Laura has returned to Collinsport, or at least, a woman that looks like Laura. This episode originally aired on January 3, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) wants to patch up her romance with Joe (Joel Crothers), but he is now more interested in Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott). Burke (Mitchell Ryan) learns that Dr. Guthrie has quizzed Sam (David Ford) about his disturbing portraits of Laura and David. This episode was originally telecast on February 13, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
While conducting his investigation of Elizabeth's strange affliction, Dr. Guthrie (John Lasell) learns that Laura was the last person to see Elizabeth before she fell ill. Sam Evans' portrait of Laura, showing her surrounded by flames, is again made a topic of conversation. This episode first aired on February 9, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
With suspicions about Laura Collins' true identity having been aroused, Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) orders Laura (Diana Millay) out of the house. Unfortunately, Laura has a strong ally in the form of Elizabeth's sworn enemy, Burke Devlin (Mitchell Ryan). Elizabeth is adamant -- at least until she suffers a spectacular fall downstairs. This episode first aired on January 27, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Although some revelations about David's prior activities have been made, Victoria still knows nothing of her own past. Joe argues with Elizabeth over Carolyn's future. This episode was originally telecast on August 10, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Victoria and Burke find themselves attracted to one another. Carolyn remonstrates Joe for his drunken behavior. Another effort to find out about Victoria's past leads to nothing. This episode was originally broadcast on August 11, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Angered and frustrated over past events, Victoria is on the verge of leaving Collingwood. David doesn't make matters any better with his threatening attitude. And Burke asks Sam (played by David Ford, replacing Mark Allen) about his meetings with Roger. This episode first aired on August 12, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
David suddenly disappears, only to resurface to frame Burke for Roger's "accident." Elizabeth and Victoria have a falling out. Burke learns that he can trust no one. This episode was originally telecast on August 4, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Victoria accuses David of causing his father Roger's "accident." Evidently hoping to make up for past misdeeds, David tries to retrieve a crucial piece of evidence from Burke's room, but Burke has a surprise of his own. This episode originally aired on August 5, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Burke, framed for causing Roger's "accident," has every reason to despise David. Instead, Burke tries to persuade Roger that David is innocent. Victoria is on the verge of finding out what private detective Bronson already knows. This episode first aired on August 8, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Someone has stolen the bleeder valve which was used to cause Roger's "accident," which Victoria thought she had hidden in her room. Burke has an important conference with private detective Stuart Bronson regarding the financial status of the Collins family. And David's reading habits may prove to be his downfall. This episode first aired on August 2, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Burke explains the circumstances of his early release from prison to suspicious Constable Carter. Roger conducts an investigation of his own concerning his "accident." And what is David up to? This episode first aired on August 3, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Both Victoria and Carolyn are certain that, despite all evidence to the contrary, Burke was not responsible for Roger's "accident." Meanwhile, Burke has a few terse words with Malloy, Elizabeth tries to bundle Carolyn out of town, and a mysterious phone call sets the stage for future events. This episode aired on July 25, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Despite Carolyn's protestations, Roger continues to hold Burke responsible for the "accident." Sam Evans sobers up long enough to accept a commission to paint Burke's portrait. And a hint is dropped pertaining to the events of ten years ago, which led to the current animosity between Roger and Burke. This episode aired on July 26, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Investigating the cause of Roger's near-fatal auto accident, Constable Carter makes a startling revelation. Meanwhile, Carolyn has a falling out with the manipulative Burke, and another mysterious phone call is placed by Elizabeth. This episode first aired on July 28, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
