The disney version was shot on location in england. This is an amazing 2 dvd set capturing all the magic of the original airing on tv in 1964 and the later release of the movie as a feature film for the uk audience. Syn, alias the scarecrow movie this disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life. Syn, alias the scarecrow is full of mcgoohans slyness and crackling dialogue, full of plotting and trickery. A poor 18th century english coastal farming community survives the kings ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring.
Yes, it was initially a threeepisode tv series for walt disneys wonderful world of color, and you can see that structure still, but it overcomes all that with sheer. The author died in 1972, so this work is also in the public domain in countries and areas where the term is the authors life plus 30 years or less. Based on the book, christopher syn, by russell thorndike and william buchanan. 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. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. Apr 20, 2020 i wish that disney would put this classic film dr. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. The scarecrow of romney marsh was one of the most requested disney titles ever. In 18th century england, the mysterious masked rider known as the scarecrow leads a rebel band to save the town of romney marsh from the kings oppression and naval press gangs. It also includes the original introductions by walt disney and a documentary on disneys interest in the property.
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. The scarecrow of romney marsh dvd 1964 for sale disney 2 disc special edition set patrick mcgoohan. Unknown to all but a few locals dr syn also hides a secret past, that he was once the notorious pirate captain clegg. Its the kind of swashbuckler where people listen at door cracks or from behind walls, pretend to be sleeping when the guards come checking and the villains get to say great juicy lines like fail meand you are finished. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizenship and loyalty to an oppressive british government. The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a television miniseries by walt disney in 1964 and starred patrick mcgoohan. Im seeking people who might agree to be interviewed and share their knowledge about the dr. Syn alias the scarecrow 1964 dvd for sale patrick mcgoohan disney set dr. Belgium flemish title literal english title the man with two faces. Syn, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1975 edition open library.
Christopher syn by day and the fearsome scarecrow of romney marsh by nightis wonderfully portrayed by the great actor patrick macgoohan. It starred parick mcgoohan as the title character, george cole as his number two mr. Free shipping on all orders of any 2 or more items. In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series. Syn, childrens paradise, artists paradise, history of dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming services online.
Syn, lockwood, loder, arliss, roy neill, lockwood, arliss, loder when customs and excise men arrive at the village of dymchurch in kent, they uncover an intricate smuggling network being coordinated by the local parson, dr syn. This disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh.
Syn, alias the scarecrow introduced a generation of impressionable youths to the questionable activities and morals of. Dramatic, exciting, suspenseful, and swashbuckling even though only one sword is brandished, dr. The twodisc set includes the american television version and the theatrical version dr. After new york city receives a series of attacks from giant flying robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as well as the reason for the disappearances of famous scientists around the world. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. Syn alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 full movie by thebluraygeek download scarecrow 20 full horror movie lacey chabert by movie central download the scarecrow animation by ps experience download s. Syn, alias the scarecrow by vic crume, 1975, pyramid books edition, paperback in english. Syn books and their eventual evolution into the disney film and tv serial. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen. Son of doctor syn, scarecrow of the romney marsh, dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow patrick mcgoohan george cole tony britton 1962 english vicar dr. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizenship and loyalty to an oppressive. Dr syn alias the scarecrow by vic crume and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dr. Mipps, and geoffrey keen as his nemesis, the unprincipled general pugh. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set. All you have to do is have a netflix account and add it to your queue. I was one of the lucky ones that was able to buy it when it came out but i feal that disney needs to leave its petty prejiduces behind and get out of the vault and put this movie on dvd and a lot of there other great old movies. Syn george arliss is one of the most respected members of a tiny coastal community, but few of the locals have any idea that syn was once known to the world as captain. Syn alias the scarecrow 1963 2 doctor syn russell thorndike 1 exclude characters christopher syn 2 mipps 2 john banks mary poppins novels 2 exclude relationships exclude additional tags preslash 1 male slash 1 impliedreferenced underage sex 1 other tags to exclude more options crossovers. After new york city receives a series of attacks from giant flying robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as well as the reason for the disappearances. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and league of extraordinary gentlemen. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 july 12, 20 october 26, 2019 monsterhunter a three part megaevent of the disneyland television show back in 1963, the scarecrow of romney marsh better known by its video title of dr.
Syn, alias the scarecrow is an absorbing film whose title character takes his rightful place alongside the likes of robin hood, zorro, the scarlet pimpernel, and every other hero who valiantly fights against injustice. A new version was released to american theaters in 1975 titled dr. Aug 25, 2018 doctor syn this work is in the public domain in the united states because it was published before january 1, 1925. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by night, robbing ships and thwarting the kings men. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and disney movies. Based on the book, christopher syn, by russell thorndike and william buchanan accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20100902 17.
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