Captain Hook
Example Sentences
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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
Pirate ships, though fanciful, are of the Captain Hook variety.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023
Henry Shields, the choleric, John Cleese-like one, plays Mr. Darling and Captain Hook; Henry Lewis, the haunted teddy bear, is naturally Nana; and Jonathan Sayer is the headphoned idiot who barely belongs on a stage.
From New York Times • Apr. 19, 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
