Lord Mark — The Wings of the Dove Character Profile

About Lord Mark

A sophisticated aristocrat initially courting Kate. He secretly desires Kate but intends to marry Milly for her fortune to save his estate. After being rejected by Milly, he sabotages Kate's scheme by revealing the secret to her, leading to the plan's ultimate failure.

Character Facts

Played by

Alex Jennings

Appears in

The Wings of the Dove (1997)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Lord Mark — Romantic Rejected Suitor — Kate Croy (Helena Bonham Carter)

  A one-sided aristocratic courtship that Kate rejects in favor of Merton.

• Lord Mark — Conflict Rival & Exposer — Merton Densher (Linus Roache)

  Mark acts as a jealous rival who exposes the secret, directly threatening Merton's position.

• Lord Mark — Unknown Acquaintance — Susan Stringham (Elizabeth McGovern)

  A peripheral social connection within the Venetian and London aristocratic circles.

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More characters from The Wings of the Dove

• Kate Croy (Helena Bonham Carter)
• Merton Densher (Linus Roache)
• Millie Theale (Alison Elliott)
• Susan Stringham (Elizabeth McGovern)
• Aunt Maude (Charlotte Rampling)
• Lionel Croy (Michael Gambon)
• Journalist 1 (Ben Miles)
• Merton's Party Companion (Diana Kent)
• Journalist 2 (Philip Wright)
• Butler (Alexander John)
• Royal Bodyguard (uncredited) (Mark Chapman)
• Opium Den Lady (Shirley Chantrell)