Syn, alias the scarecrow pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes. The scarecrow of romney marsh dvd synopsis and information. Christopher syn by day and the fearsome scarecrow of romney marsh by nightis wonderfully portrayed by the great actor patrick macgoohan. All dvds are region free ntsc north american format unless otherwise specified. Dec 30, 2010 extract from a television showing circa 1990 of the early 1960s film starring patrick mcgoohan and many other british character actors of the time.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Syn makes its longawaited dvd debut in both its 3episode format and its feature film version titled dr. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen. Syn as a 75minute feature film, and to tie into that, they commissioned victoria crume aka vic crume to write a novelisation of the film for young readers, something she had done before for other disney. 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a television miniseries by walt disney in 1964 and starred patrick mcgoohan. Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show.
The doctor syn stories capture the imagination of young and old alike. Christopher syn the scarecrow in walt disneys scarecrow of romney marsh, dr. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 kent film office. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. 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.
Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dr. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern, geoffrey keen, kay walsh, eric pohlmann, patrick wymark. A film directed by jerry schatzberg in 1973 starring al pacino and gene hackman is titled scarecrow and deals with two. Also, the highly pleasurable theme song is one of the best. It stars patrickprisonermcgoohan as dr syn an 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. Syn seems pleasant but we soon learn that he has a sinister past. Dramatic, exciting, suspenseful, and swashbuckling even though only one sword is brandished, dr.
Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1975 edition open library. Claiming one of three spots in the series eighth wave, dr. Syn books and their eventual evolution into the disney film and tv serial. A new version was released to american theaters in 1975 titled dr. The scarecrow of romney marsh to anyone who likes this kind of film. 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. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. Syn, alias the scarecrow with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. In this story we are introduced to the complex christopher syn, the kindly vicar of the little town of dymchurch. Unfollow dr syn scarecrow to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Syn dvd set walt disney treasures at the best online prices at ebay. Gangs of smugglers roaming the romney marsh by the moonlight, organised by dr. Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show wonderful world of colour, but was later adapted for. Syn, alias the scarecrow introduced a generation of impressionable youths to the questionable activities and morals of a bootlegger and his highly organized criminal enterprise.
Antidraft, antitaxation finding his parish flock taxed into poverty, a country vicar secretly takes on the kings taxmen by night in the guise of a hideous scarecrow. The scarecrow of romney marsh was one of the most requested disney titles ever. Publication date 1975 topics adventure and adventurers, heroes and heroines publisher new york. Syn, alias the scarecrow that was released theatrically in 1963 overseas and in 1975 stateside. Think againits actually walt disneys the scarecrow of romney. Syn alias the scarecrow novel cover catspaw dynamics. I enjoyed this disney movie decades ago and was overjoyed to find this paperback and in such fine shape. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by night, robbing ships and thwarting the kings men. Syn alias the scarecrow, dr syn pirate and romantic.
Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh on dvd as part of their treasures series. A member of the disney movie club has to be really on the ball to buy dvds either right away or as a preorder. List of disney movies simple english wikipedia, the free. Christopher syn patrick mcgoohan, the vicar of the local parish. I really wish that disney had made more films of the scarecrow for us scarecrow fans to enjoy. Uk 24 october 1976 rerelease also known as aka original title. I had never heard of this title before, but after some brief research i discovered that dr. Hi bret im producing a documentary for the disney treasures dvd release of dr. 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 was a 12 year delay. Dr syn alias the scarecrow movie lobby card poster. Extract from a television showing circa 1990 of the early 1960s film starring patrick mcgoohan and many other british character actors of the time. It was taken up by disney in 1963 and dramatized in the threepart tv miniseries the scarecrow of romney marsh starring patrick mcgoohan. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh. Son of doctor syn, scarecrow of the romney marsh, dr.
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. Disc one has the threepart tv miniseries that aired on consecutive sundays in february 1964. Syn legend, from his origins in literature through walt disneys film version. Syn alias the scarecrow 1963 part 1 opening credits. Syn, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd is a film treasure you will. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date.
In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series. This twodisc dvd set captures 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. The film was released as part of the disney treasures collection in 1964. Syn alias the scarecrow syn alias the scarecrow of romney marsh. The film itself has been transferred in enhanced widescreen 1. Syn, alias the scarecrow patrick mcgoohan george cole tony britton 1962 english vicar dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow, the featurelength film created from the tv episodes for release in england. Syn, alias the scarecrow pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released dr. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone. Syn, childrens paradise, artists paradise, history of dr.
Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. Syn, alias the scarecrow by vic crume, 1975, pyramid books edition, paperback in english. Only his closet associates hellspite and the curlew knew that scarecrow is in fact dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 james neilson on allmovie. A very entertaining adventure film about an 18thcentury smuggler and his masked gang marauding near the white cliffs of dover in southern england. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. This is a list of movies produced by disney and its current label, walt disney. Syn, alias the scarecrow movie this disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life. Dr syn alias the scarecrow by vic crume 1975 1108 vic crume on. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. 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 insert r75 disney, creepy art of patrick mcgoohan as scarecrow.
Based on the book, christopher syn, by russell thorndike and william buchanan. Syn alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film. 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. Feature film edit cuts over an hour of subplots, paring it down to a lean action suspense thriller. 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 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 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. The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A smuggler tale of the romney marsh internet archive. Syn alias the scarecrow dr syn the scarecrow of the.
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. This is the first in the series of doctor syn novels by russell thorndike. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 patrick mcgoohan as dr. Dr syn alias the scarecrow by vic crume and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Syn alias the scarecrow by vic crume 1975 pyramid paperback. February 9, 1964 as the scarecrow of romney marsh in three parts on the magical world of disney 1954. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt. Im seeking people who might agree to be interviewed and share their knowledge about the dr. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.