Captain Bart is Flotsam's guardian and the lighthouse keeper, haunted by the death of John Hamilton, Edward's father. He initially fears Edward's resemblance to the dead man, then confesses his role in disposing of the body and reveals that Flotsam is not his biological daughter. He ultimately sends her away with the Elmers.
John Smiley has 18 screen credits in a career dating back to 1913. Signature works include Her Mother's Secret, The Gray Horror, Patsy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
