21

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Carolyn, Elizabeth and Victoria discuss the investigation.
← Dark Shadows (1966) episode 21 →
Episode number	21
Timeline	1967
First aired	July 25, 1966
Tape date	July 11, 1966
Narrated by	Victoria Winters
Written by	Art Wallace
Directed by	John Sedwick
Home video	DVD: TB C1D3

Victoria receives a letter informing her that a private detective has investigated her background. Malloy confronts Burke about the accident.

Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Memorable quotes 3 Dramatis personae 4 Background information and notes 5 Continuity and mistakes

[edit] Synopsis

My name is Victoria Winters. The early morning mist rises from the sea at the foot of Widows' Hill. The great house sits quietly on its crest and the events of a shattering night seem almost like a vague memory of a forgotten dream. But it was no dream and there's no forgetting that a man had almost been killed.

In the Collinwood Kitchen, Vicki and Carolyn eat and talk about recent events. Vicki believes Burke; Bill accuses Burke and says he's filled with hate. Carolyn hopes Vicki's right, or she'll feel guilty for bringing Burke to Collinwood. Vicki relates a story from the Foundling Home to assuage Carolyn's opinion. Vicki learns that Wilbur Strake investigated her. Vicki uses logic and accuses Liz (who becomes quite agitated over the fact that Vicki's past is being looked into) of knowing something about her past; Burke learns of the chain of gossip.

[edit] Memorable quotes

[edit] Dramatis personae

• ← Joan Bennett as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard →
• ← Mitchell Ryan as Burke Devlin →
• ← Frank Schofield as Bill Malloy →
• ← Nancy Barrett as Carolyn Stoddard →
• ← Alexandra Moltke as Victoria Winters →

[edit] Background information and notes

• This episode begins with a shot of the ocean, rather than Collinwood. Along with Episode 1, this is one of only two episode that don't open with a shot of the big house.
• The Collinsport newspaper, The Collinsport Star, is first seen in this episode.
• The door to Burke's room gets a number "24" on the outside beginning with this episode.

[edit] Continuity and mistakes

• A Dark Shadow appears on the couch behind Burke while he sits.