Jonathan Frid - Hands

Jonathan Frid's artistry extends to his fingertips. Here is a study of his hands—large and masculine, yet graceful and eloquent. "O that I were a glove upon that hand, that I might touch that cheek!" (William Shakespeare) (Don't miss that subtle snap of the wrist after he positions the breakfast tray as Mr. Howard.) Addendum May 22, 2012: According to "Dark Shadows Almanac," the hand which reached out of the coffin and grabbed Willie by the throat in that iconic scene (not included here) was that of Timothy Gordon (ghost of Jeremiah Collins), whose hand also threatens Trask at 1:17. The gold signet pinkie ring seen at 0:35 could be the same ring Mr. Frid is wearing in several personal photos from that time.