Clarice Blackburn Movies
American supporting actress Clarice Blackburn has worked on stage, screen and television. In theater, she was a major figure in the development of off-Broadway theater. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1974
- PG
Man on a Swing, purportedly based on a true case, is a puzzling crime thriller concerning a clairvoyant who helps find a murderer. After a murder is committed, supposed clairvoyant Franklin Wills goes to police Chief Lee Tucker (Cliff Robertson) and gives him details of the crime that he has seen in visions. The details are startlingly correct and could only have been known to the killer. Tucker, not convinced that Wills is indeed clairvoyant, begins to suspect him of the murder. Man on a Swing, directed by Frank Perry, over-complicates its central theme, distracting the viewer from the film's strong central theme, the ambiguity of Wills. Joel Grey gives an outstanding, scene-stealing performance in that role, giving Wills both menace and a surprising vulnerability. Cliff Robertson is far-less successful in his portrayal of the no-nonsense police chief. The film's ambiguous ending should increase the suspense of the film but instead further confuses the viewer. However, because of the superb performance of Grey, Man on a Swing is worth a view. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
- 1971
This is the second full-length motion picture feature based on the popular television soap-opera/horror melodrama Dark Shadows. The first film was House of Dark Shadows. This film lacks the grand guignol glee provided by Jonathan Frid and Joan Bennet. However, it has a new storyline, not a rehash of one previously explored in the television series. Here, artist Charles Collins (David Selby, who performed the same part in the TV series) brings his new bride to live in the family mansion, which he has just inherited. The gentle and sensitive young Collins, the last of his clan, has troubled sleep. He dreams of the past, of his family, and of the house. Perhaps his dreams are not just dreams? Increasingly deranged by these visions, it begins to look like he will re-enact the atrocities committed by his family in the past. It is interesting to note that the film uses the mansion of 1890s railroad robber/baron Jay Gould for its setting. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- 1970
Visited by Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn), the insane Carolyn (Nancy Barrett), evidently the sole surviving resident of the ruined Collinwood, insists that her family will someday return. Later, Mrs. Johnson is found dead, the handiwork of a malevolent spirit named Gerard Stiles (James Storm). This episode was first broadcast on July 23, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Though mournful over the loss of Roxanne, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) can at least take comfort in the fact that he and Julia (Grayson Hall) have escaped Parallel Time and returned to their own world. Or have they? Arriving in Collinwood, Barnabas and Julia discover that they have arrived in the year 1995 and the estate is deserted and in ruins. This episode originally aired on July 20, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Having hypnotized Daphne, Julia (Grayson Hall) learns that the children are slated to perish in a fire at the Rose Cottage. Confronting the spirit of Gerard Stiles (James Storm), Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) vows to destroy Gerard by whatever means necessary if the children come to harm. This episode originally aired on September 17, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Unaware of the circumstances, Rachel (Kathryn Leigh Scott) is upset that Barnabas has agreed to marry Angelique, and even more so when she finds out that her former schoolmate, Tim Shaw, is engaged to Charity Trask, daughter of Tim's cruel employer, Rev. Trask. In addition, Rachel may be forced to return to the dreaded Worthington Hall boarding school if Trask's wife, Minerva (Clarice Blackburn) -- who resembles Collinwood's 20th century housekeeper, Mrs. Johnson -- has anything to say about it. This episode first aired on April 16, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Have Quentin (David Selby) and Evan (Humbert Allen Astredo) succeeded in summoning the Devil? No, that dark figure lurking in the shadows is really Rev. Trask (Jerry Lacy), who may or may not have arrived at Collinwood to cheat on his wife, Minerva (Clarice Blackburn), with Judith Collins. Confronted with evidence of his infidelity, Trask accuses Evan of being a satanist, but promises to keep quiet in exchange for certain favors. Caught in the middle of this intrigue is Trask's servant, Timothy Shaw (Don Briscoe), who is coerced into being a murderer by Evan. This episode first aired on May 27, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Minerva (Clarice Blackburn) dies from drinking the poisoned tea, administered by Timothy (Don Briscoe) under Evan's orders. Evan (Humbert Allen Astredo) then hypnotizes Timothy, ordering him to take sole blame for Minerva's death. While running away from the authorities, Timothy finds an empty coffin at a deserted farm. This episode originally aired on June 11, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) disposes of Pansy Fay's body. Shortly after Charity (Nancy Barrett) breaks off her engagement with Timothy (Don Briscoe), he receives orders from Evan to murder Charity's mother, Minerva (Clarice Blackburn). This episode was first telecast on June 10, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) suggests that Chris (Don Briscoe) move into the cottage normally occupied by the Collinwood caretaker. The ghost of Quentin Collins compels David (David Henesy) and Amy (Denise Nickerson) to plot against both Carolyn and Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn). This episode originally aired on January 15, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Judith (Joan Bennett) attacks Evan (Humbert Allen Astredo), but he is saved by Edward (Louis Edmonds), whereupon Judith suffers still another of her many memory lapses. Hoping to drive Judith insane so that he can gain control of her fortune, Trask (Jerry Lacy) conspires with Evan to conjure up the ghost of Minerva (Clarice Blackburn). This episode originally aired on July 3, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Locked in the cottage by David (David Henesy), Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn) sees the spirit of Quentin Collins. Rescued by Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott), Mrs. Johnson now suspects that the children have been possessed. Edward Marshall takes over from Craig Slocum in the role of Harry Johnson. This episode first aired on January 16, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Trask (Jerry Lacy) and Evan (Humbert Allen Astredo) persuade Judith (Joan Bennett) to commit herself to a mental institution. Now in full charge of the estate, Trask orders Evan to purge the ghost of Minerva (Clarice Blackburn), who'd been summoned to drive Judith mad. Attempting to restore his disfigured face with the aid of the severed hand, Quentin (David Selby) is stopped by a mysterious stranger. This episode originally aired on July 7, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Barnabas helps Quentin (David Selby) to escape from jail. Continuing his efforts to drive Judith (Joan Bennett) insane, Trask (Jerry Lacy) conjures up the image of his late wife, Minerva (Clarice Blackburn). Thus, Judith finds herself "attacked" from both sides by the disfigured Quentin -- whom she fails to recognize -- and the woman whose death she indirectly brought about. This episode first aired on July 4, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) dreams of her own death at the hands of Quentin Collins (David Selby). Professor Stokes (Thayer David) decides that it is time to conduct a séance to ascertain the finding of the late psychic investigator Janet Fielding. Speaking through Mrs. Johnson, Janet makes a chilling announcement. This episode originally aired on February 4, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Punishing David (David Henesy) for his misbehavior, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) is warned that she will regret her actions. Later, while again searching for David, Maggie sees the ghost of Quentin Collins (David Selby). This episode originally aired on January 31, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Confronted with irrefutable evidence, Chris (Don Briscoe) admits to Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) that he is indeed a werewolf, then tells the story of how he came to this sorry state. Meanwhile, David (David Henesy) incurs the wrath of Quentin Collins (David Selby) when he refuses to poison Chris. This episode originally aired on January 27, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Trapped in the hidden room of Collinwood by Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) and Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn), Paul (Dennis Patrick) escapes, hoping to notify the authorities about the Leviathans. Unfortunately, the police tell Elizabeth -- already a Leviathan slave -- that Paul is in their custody. This episode originally aired on December 31, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) is saved from being strangled by Quentin (David Selby) when Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) and Julia (Grayson Hall) appear unexpectedly. By now, everyone believes the children's story about the ghostly Quentin, whose music and maniacal laughter echo throughout Collinwood. This episode originally aired on February 17, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1968
Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) is driven by eerie external forces when she puts on Maggie's earrings. Having been told about the "dream curse," David (David Henesy) experiences a nightmare which follows the usual grisly scenario, this time including an enormous spider web. This episode of Dark Shadows originally aired on May 21, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1968
Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn) wants to tell David of the Dream, but dares not. Attempting to escape, Adam (Robert Rodan) is captured by Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) and chained up in the basement of the Old House. This episode originally aired on May 15, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1968
Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) has apparently been purged of vampirism. Cassandra (Lara Parker) lifts her spell on David (David Henesy), allowing him to speak but erasing much of his memory. Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn) is the latest member of the household to suffer the "dream curse," with the vision of bats added to the nightmarish scenario. This episode first aired on May 14, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1968
Julia (Grayson Hall) completes the experiment to transfer Barnabas' (Jonathan Frid) life forces into the artificially created body of Adam (Robert Rodan). Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn) learns about the cursed dream. This episode was originally telecast on May 10, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1968
Tony Peterson (Jerry Lacy) begins to suspect who was responsible for Lang's death, but he is bound by a witch's spell to keep quiet. David (David Henesy) threatens to tell his father about Cassandra's "infidelities," whereupon Cassandra (Lara Parker) strikes the boy mute. This episode originally aired on May 9, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1968
To prevent Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) from being cured of vampirism, Cassandra (Lara Parker) uses a voodoo fetish to kill Dr. Lang (Addison Powell). Fortunately, he has left behind a recording and a book of instructions, allowing Julia (Grayson Hall) to complete the experiment whereby Barnabas' life forces will be transferred to the body of artificial human Adam. Before she can resume the operation, Julia is forced to endure the "dream curse" imposed by Cassandra. This episode originally aired on May 6, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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