Captain Hook
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O’Hara, a popular male lead called in to play Captain Hook.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
At that time, the Florida performers complained about filthy costumes and abuse from guests, including children who would kick the shins of Disney villains such as Captain Hook.
From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024
To differentiate his movie from traditional pirate films, including Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, Lowery looked to Peter Weir’s 2003 high-seas saga, which informed how he thought about Captain Hook and his crew.
From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2023
A pile of human bones reported to police turned out to be a toy model of Captain Hook - complete with his trusty pet parrot and a hook for a hand.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2023
What did it mean, unless you knew the story of Captain Hook and his fear of the crocodile with the ticking clock inside it?
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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