But even watching the episode thinking he’s Dr. Frankenstein, missed the connection of Dr. Whale leading the mob!
In the story of Frankenstein, Dr Frankenstein leads a town lynch mob to go and destroy the monster he created. In this episode Dr Whale leads a town lynch mob to go and kill Regina. Also Regina saying the town had “suffered enough listening to you” was probably a hint. The reason he didn’t want to give his identity is because he is ashamed of what he did, and the reason that they don’t recognize him is probably because he spends so much time in his lab.
I think the name link is probably the best clear link. james WHALE directing/creating Frankenstein. DR Whale = Dr Frankenstein.