# The House on the Cliff — Character guide

> Key figures in The House on the Cliff by Franklin W. Dixon.

- [Frank Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/frank_hardy.md): The elder Hardy boy, a sharp detective leading the mystery investigation.
- [Joe Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/joe_hardy.md): The younger Hardy brother, impulsive and brave in solving the case.
- [Fenton Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/fenton_hardy.md): The boys' father, a renowned detective who guides their investigation.
- [Snackley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/snackley.md): A menacing smuggler and antagonist who threatens the Hardy boys.
- [Chet Morton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/chet_morton.md): The Hardy boys' friend, often providing comic relief and help.
- [Tony Prito](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/tony_prito.md): A friend of the Hardys who assists in their adventures.
- [Mr. Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/jones.md): A mysterious figure involved in the smuggling plot.
- [Felix Polucca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/polucca.md): An old smuggler with knowledge of the cliff's secrets.
- [Jerry Gilroy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/jerry_gilroy.md): A friend of the Hardy boys who aids in their search.
- [Biff Hooper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/biff_hooper.md): A friend of the Hardys, athletic and helpful.
- [Malloy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/malloy.md): A police officer involved in the investigation.
- [Sam Bates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/sam_bates.md): A local man who provides information to the Hardys.
- [Redhead Blount](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/redhead_blount.md): A smuggler with red hair, part of the criminal gang.
- [Mrs. Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/mrs_hardy.md): The boys' mother, supportive but not directly involved.
- [Li Chang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/li_chang.md): A Chinese man who assists the Hardys with information.
- [Mr. Kane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/mr_and_mrs_kane.md): A couple whose house is central to the mystery.
- [Detective Smuff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/detective_smuff.md): A bumbling detective who complicates the case.
- [Chief Collig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/chief_collig.md): The local police chief who works with the Hardys.
- [Phil Cohen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/phil_cohen.md): A friend of the Hardy boys, occasionally helping.
- [Burke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/burke.md): A smuggler working with Snackley's gang.
- [Perry Robinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/perry_robinson.md): A young boy who helps the Hardys with clues.
- [Yates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/yates.md): A police officer assisting in the roundup.
- [Callie Shaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/callie_shaw.md): A friend of the Hardys, mentioned briefly.
- [Iola Morton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_on_the_cliff_se/characters/iola_morton.md): Chet's sister and a friend of the Hardys.

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