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Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story

Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story

20211h 41m
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2021

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1h 41m

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Dark Shadows & beyond – The Jonathan Frid Story reveals the real man beneath the vampire’s cloak, exploring Frid’s personal and professional struggles, artistic triumphs and rise to fame. Among the family, friends and co-workers who offer fresh insights are actresses Marion Ross (Arsenic & Old Lace) and Christina Pickles (Seizure), American Shakespeare Festival associate Anthony Zerbe and Dark Shadows colleagues David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Lara Parker, Nancy Barrett, Marie Wallace and James Storm. The documentary also includes rare performance footage and previously unseen interviews and archival materials from Frid’s private collection.

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 41m
Oct 5, 2021
Director
Mary O'Leary
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