In Popular Culture
Annie Taylor's character appears in the IMAX film Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic.
Emma Donoghue has written a short story featuring Taylor's descent.
Legends of the Hidden Temple had an episode entitled "The Lucky Pillow of Annie Taylor."
Composer Michael John LaChiusa wrote a musical, "Queen of the Mist", based on Taylor's life. It was premiered by The Transport Group in New York City on October 18, 2011, and starred Mary Testa as Taylor.
Taylor's story inspired the plot to the episode "Barrel Bear" of the television show Wonderfalls.
Chris Van Allsburg has written a children's book called "Queen of the Falls" about her amazing feat.
Read more about this topic: Annie Edson Taylor
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