Frankland — The Hound of the Baskervilles Character Profile

About Frankland

An eccentric, raving resident of the moors whom Watson encounters in a hut with Mary Frankland. Later, he joins the group chasing Sir Henry and Watson, but his attempt ends with him becoming trapped in a quagmire alongside the other pursuit party.

Character Facts

Played by

Hugh Griffith

Appears in

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Frankland — Social Acquaintance — Doctor Watson / Mr. Spiggot / Mrs. Ada Holmes / Piano Player (Dudley Moore)

  Watson meets the eccentric Mr. Frankland during his specimen collection on the moors.

• Frankland — Alliance Co-Conspirator — Stapleton (Denholm Elliott)

  Frankland aligns with Stapleton to participate in the lethal chase on the moors.

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