Captain Smollett — Treasure Island Character Profile

About Captain Smollett

Strict, disciplined captain of the Hispaniola who leads the loyal crew.

Captain Smollett — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Ship command, Tactics, Discipline, Combat

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 8/10

Character Facts

Played by

Basil Sydney

Appears in

Treasure Island (1950)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Captain Smollett — Professional Commander — Jim Hawkins (Bobby Driscoll)

  A disciplined military bond where Smollett relies on Jim's discretion.

• Captain Smollett — Conflict Arch Enemy — Long John Silver (Robert Newton)

  Direct antagonism between the mutiny leader and the ship's captain.

• Captain Smollett — Alliance Ally — Squire Trelawney (Walter Fitzgerald)

  A cooperative partnership between the expedition funder and the captain.

• Captain Smollett — Professional Subordinate — Mr. Arrow (David Davies)

  Arrow's role as first mate ends tragically due to his drinking.

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