in 1968, crawford read for "dark shadows", but simultaneously was offered a part in "sam's song" with robert de niro and took the movie job. when the movie ended, she was asked to play the part of beth chavez, the collin's family maid, in "dark shadows". she left the show after november 1969, but returned in 1970 to play edith collins. that role lasted until 1971, near the time that the show was cancelled.