Unlike walt disneys other television series which spanned across twenty or more 12 hour episodes, the scarecrow of romney marsh was structured more like a miniseries and aired in three 1 hour parts. A pictorial and video celebration of historys coolest kids, everything from. Syn, alias the scarecrow at the drivein as part of a double feature with disneys version of treasure island. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh on dvd as part of their treasures series. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Syn, the 18thcentury clergymancumpirate created by novelist roger thorndyke. It was, of course, based on the legend and legacy of dr. In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series. The scarecrow of romney marsh is the work of james nielson, a disney house director skilled at filming preplanned scenarios without much in the way of a personal touch. It stars patrickprisonermcgoohan as dr synan 18th century vicar who by night is the masked scarecrow who defends his oppressed villagers from the nasty tax collectors of the king a kind of 18th century superhero. For a three episode show that was not rerun much,it is very well remembered. The scarecrow is creepy as hell, and patrick mcgoohan was fantastic in a prethe prisoner roll. I really wish that disney had made more films of the scarecrow for us.
Syn is beloved in the memories of people who as children saw the program in its three parts on television in the early 1960s. Syn, alias the scarecrow, a 98 minute feature film version was released in theaters across the pond and here in the states in 1975 yes, there. Syn, a priest by day and a pirate called scarecrow ala robin hood, at night. It is a battle both of wits and action that the scarecrow must win to save not only. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures limited edition.
The film was released as part of the disney treasures collection in 1964. Syn was, in fact, born in the mind of novelist russell thorndike as the hero of a book series first published in 1915. Christopher syn background information feature films the scarecrow of romney marsh dr. Syn alias the scarecrow written by russell thorndike. Cinema prints of this film do omit material and run only 98 minutes. Syn dvd set walt disney treasures at the best online prices at ebay. Pyramid 9780515040456 paperback motor city books wonderful world of disney. The scarecrow of romney marsh, in my opinion, is the best of the produced in england shows disney produced at this time. Syn, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes. I had never heard of this title before, but after some brief research i discovered that dr. Unfollow the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sixtynineyearold george arliss at first seems an unlikely casting choice for dr. Syn alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh is impossible to obtain from disney itself or from any legitimate retailer only three weeks after its release.
The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures by walt disney video. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and disney movies. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 full movie download full.
Disney s scarecrow of romney marsh and again as night creatures from hammer house. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizenship and loyalty to an oppressive british government. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. In eighteenth century england, the mysterious masked rider known as the scarecrow patrick mcgoohan leads a rebel band to save the town of romney marsh from king george iiis eric pohlmanns oppression and naval press gangs. Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show wonderful world of. Disneys threeepisode series, the scarecrow of romney marsh, was adapted from christopher syn, a 1960 book that american writer william buchanan had crafted out of thorndikes fourth syn tale 1936s further adventures of doctor syn, which was not protected in the states. This has been given the full disney treatment with a perfect print5. Syn dvd set walt disney treasures at the best online prices at. Highly recommended for any member of the family as all disney classics are.
Also, in 1960, american author william buchanan published christopher syn, which is essentially a reworking of further adventures of doctor syn with some changes. Syn, who leads a double life as a mildmannered village vicar by day, and a fearsome avenger known as the scarecrow by night. Disney s threeepisode series, the scarecrow of romney marsh, was adapted from christopher syn, a 1960 book that american writer william buchanan had crafted out of thorndikes fourth syn tale 1936s further adventures of doctor syn, which was not protected in the states. It had been over thirty years since i saw the disney movie dr. Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show. His battle against the british soldiers, even the king himself is a legendary tale, portrayed by patrick mcgoohan who recently passed away. On the southern coast of england theres a legend people tell of days long ago when the great scarecrow would ride from. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd classic. The first, doctor syn 1937, featured noted actor george arliss in the title role. The rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical. Disneys scarecrow of romney marsh and again as night creatures from hammer house. Press gangs impressment roam the country side beating young men into submission or unconsciousness, usually at local inns and pubs, in order to enslave them in the royal british. Playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc.
It was filmed in britain as a feature film and actually released in the uk as a cinema film with much of the tv show cut out. The first, doctor syn 1937, featured noted actor george arliss in the title. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical detailing, and the costumes and scenery were nicely done. Syn s origins, an introduction by leonard maltin, and. The disney movie was adapted into a three part gold key series in 1964. In alan moore and kevin oneills league of extraordinary gentlemen a portrait reveals that dr syn was a member of the 18th century league, alongside the scarlet pimpernel, the pimpernels wife, lemuel gulliver gullivers travels, natty bumpo hawkeye from last of the mohicans and fanny hill. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney marsh. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 kent film office. Patrick mcgoohan known at the time for his iconic role as john drake on danger man stars as dr. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd region 1 us. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and stand and deliver. Goofs in his introduction, walt disney states that dr.
A member of the disney movie club has to be really on the ball to buy dvds either right away or as a preorder. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh. Walt disney adapted the stories from the original dr syn books written by russell thorndike, and the later book christopher syn written by william buchanan. But he is also a notorious smuggler who uses his illgotten gains to benefit his impoverished. The scarecrow of romney marsh also known as doctor syn, alias the scarecrow is a threepart adaptation of russell thorndykes first doctor syn adventure, made for walt disneys wonderful world of color in 1964. Nov 20, 2019 although released as an exclusive to disney movie club members as was the 20,000 leagues under the sea bluray, creepy classics has gotten their ha disney s dr. Grandly produced in england, this threepart miniseries is a story of high adventure and heart, as walt disney states in his folksy and avuncular episode introductions. Christopher syn by day and the fearsome scarecrow of romney marsh by nightis wonderfully portrayed by the great actor patrick macgoohan. Christopher syn brave priest by day, righter of wrongs by night. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizenship and loyalty to an oppressive. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and league of extraordinary gentlemen.
This disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life. The soldiers of the king feared his name scarecrow. The elusive scarecrow actually, a vicar with the ironic name of dr. I saw this movie on the wonderful world of disney when i was a kid back in the 1960s. The scarecrow of romney marsh certainly shares elements from both of those characters.
Walt disney adapted the stories from the original dr syn books written by russell. Brian, if you like patrick mcgoohan at all from danger man, you will enjoy dr syn. Syn, the scarecrow of romney marsh on bluray classic horror film board. Most of the movie is action filmed with no particular style and lacking the memorable setpieces that distinguished disneys liveaction features like kidnapped and.
Regaled in the grand fashion walt disney himself regarded as the epitome of family entertainment, and, afforded production values befitting a fulllength liveaction feature, director james neilsons the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 has had a colorful history to say the least. The rings success leads king george to order the royal armys general pugh to capture and execute the ringleaders. On november 11, 2008, the walt disney company released a limited pressing of 39,500 issues of the scarecrow of romney marsh in dvd format for the first time as a part of the walt disney treasures collection, and was now titled dr. Nov 04, 2015 for years the scarecrow of romney marsh has been a very difficult program to come by but recently walt disney studios released a magnificently restored collectors edition to the public apart of the walt disney treasures collection.
The scarecrow of romney marsh miniseries, 1964 this threepart serial set in 18th century england is one of thirty walt disney treasures dvd titles brilliantly restored in the early. The issue sold out in three weeks, but as of february 17, 2009 the dvd was made available for members of. That in turn became the basis for the 1963 disney movie see below and a novelization of the disney theatrical version, titled doctor syn, alias the scarecrow was written by vic. Patrick mcgoohan as the vicar scarecrow syn the scarecrow disney show dr syn, alias the scarecrow and curlew and hellspite. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney. He seems to have one close call after another but its always exciting and full of action, suspense and adventure. The issue sold out in three weeks, but as of february 17, 2009 the dvd was made. See more ideas about romney marsh, disney and world movies. I first heard of disneys syn earlier this decade from fans expressing interest in a dvd release. Nov 03, 2012 for years the scarecrow of romney marsh has been a very difficult program to come by but recently walt disney studios released a magnificently restored collectors edition to the public apart of the walt disney treasures collection. Although released as an exclusive to disney movie club members as was the 20,000 leagues under the sea bluray, creepy classics has gotten their ha disneys dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow syn russell thorndike captain by napoleonsbooks dr.
The haunting burlapmasked scarecrow is a folk hero to the villagers, who are overtaxed by king george iii, and brutalized. Walt disneys thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired february 1964. This disney 2 dvd collection, the scarecrow of romney marsh tells the story of a late 1700s robin hood, dr. Walt disneys the scarecrow of romney marsh blogger. Freaky friday the littlest horse thieves herbie goes to monte carlo petes dragon candleshoe return from witch mountain the cat from outer space hot lead and cold feet tae down the north avenue irregulars the apple dumpling gang. The scarecrow of romney marsh is the work of james nielson, a disney house director skilled at filming preplanned scenarios without. Syn, alias the scarecrow and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming services online. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set. His battle against the british soldiers, even the king himself is a legendary tale, portrayed by patrick mcgoohan. On november 11, 2008 the walt disney company released a limited pressing of 39,500 issues of the scarecrow of romney marsh in dvd format for the first time as a part of the disney treasures collection, and was now called dr.
A poor 18th century english coastal farming community survives the kings ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring created by its masked leader called the scarecrow. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. Patrick mcgoohan as the vicarscarecrow syn the scarecrow disney show dr syn, alias the scarecrow and curlew and hellspite. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd is a film treasure you will enjoy over and over again, and it continues to dazzle 50 years after it was created.
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