The Wreck of the Hesperus Felicia Hemans rather than to Longfellow). Additionally, in Kevin Sullivan's 1985 film of "Anne of Green Gables", a character recites "The Wreck of the Hesperus" prior to Anne's rousing rendition of "The Highwayman". "The Wreck of the Hesperus" is also mentioned in the 2017 Woody Allen film "Wonder Wheel". "The Wreck of the Hesperus" is referenced in the comic song "Lydia the Tattooed Lady" by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, performed by Groucho Marx in the movie "At the Circus" (1939); by Virginia Weidler in "The Philadelphia Story" (1940); by Robin Williams in "The Fisher King" (1991); by Kermit the
The Fisher King the Fisher King was charged by God with finding the Holy Grail, but incurred an incapacitating wound for his sin of pride. 'A Fool asks the King why he suffers, and when the King says he is thirsty, the Fool gives him a cup of water to drink. The King realizes the cup is the Grail and asks, "How did you find what my brightest and bravest could not?" The Fool said "I don't know. I only knew that you were thirsty."' Jack is initially reluctant but acquiesces after learning that he is partially responsible for Parry's current condition. Parry,