Syn, alias the scarecrow or the scarecrow of romney marsh as it was called on wonderful world of color, we should cover it on something on the network. Fw presents disney plus and minuses the fire and water network. This time todd is joined by toby roan from 50 westerns from the fifties to talk about a 1954 3d western directed by william castle, jesse james vs the daltons. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jonathan crane is a fictional supervillain appearing in comic books published by dc comics. Probably the best known is the walt disney film made of the character which starred patrick mcgoohan in the title role, known either as the scarecrow of romney marsh or dr syn, alias the scarecrow. 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. Syn makes its longawaited dvd debut in both its 3episode format and its feature film version titled dr. The tv series was produced for disneys wonderful world of color weekly series, which took advantage of the novelty of color tv at the time. Mipps, and geoffrey keen as his nemesis, the unprincipled general pugh. Disneys scarecrow of romney marsh and again as night creatures from hammer house. A scarecrow is a scarecrow decoy or mannequin, often in the shape of a human.
The scarecrow comes under threat from the kings army after they learn of his rebel gang, and he becomes a wanted man. This book, the first, comes when clegg the pirate, who has been living in quiet seclusion in romney marsh at dymchurch as a minister, dr. Jul 26, 2012 our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks 1964s dr. Our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks 1964s dr. Syn aka the scarecrow who was well know and fear man by both sinner and saints alike, was a member of the league of extraordinary gentlemen along the woodsman know as hawkeye, the scarlet. Unknown to all but a few locals dr syn also hides a secret past, that he was once the notorious pirate captain clegg. Syn, alias the scarecrow is full of mcgoohans slyness and crackling dialogue, full of plotting and trickery. Patrick did his last interview, ever, for disneys dvd release of dr.
I am eternally grateful for his work, his legacy and his friendship. Syn, alias the scarecrow, the british theatrical version was released on a double. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. The first, doctor syn 1937, featured noted actor george arliss in the title role and was its stars last film. Yes, this fantastic walt disney production spanned two eras of childhood, living on in not only repeated television reruns, but also as an edited down featurelength film, dr. Eventually, in 1975, disney did release a movie, known as dr. Syn alias the scarecrow for me even though there wasnt anything he hated more. And so began the hardtoforget theme song to the scarecrow of romney marsh. 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. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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. Though it was unfamiliar to me, it turned out to hold up very well for a number of reasons both technical and storywise. 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 aka the scarecrow who was well know and fear man by both sinner and saints alike, was a member of the league of extraordinary gentlemen along. Robert westerby teleplay, russell thorndike, william buchanan book cast. 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 film alone had several national and international theatrical releases in. But he is also a notorious smuggler who uses his illgotten gains to benefit his impoverished village. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 james neilson on allmovie this disney drama, originally broadcast as a. Well, while youre shut up inside your house, why not check out the latest episode of the forgotten filmcast. The selfproclaimed master of fear is an obsessive exprofessor of psychology in gotham city who uses a variety of experimental toxins to exploit the. This disney 2 dvd collection, the scarecrow of romney marsh tells the story of a late 1700s robin hood, dr. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow that was released theatrically in 1963 overseas and in 1975 stateside. A largely forgotten but excellent disney adaptation of russel thorndikes historical stories of dr syn, by day a quiet and godfearing local vicar. Humanoid scarecrows are usually dressed in old clothes and placed in open fields to discourage birds from disturbing and feeding on recently cast seed and growing crops.
The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 kent film office. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. Syn, alias the scarecrow with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Syn, childrens paradise, artists paradise, history of dr. In 18th century england, the vicar of dymchurch patrick mcgoohan takes on the alias of the scarecrow. Syn alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. Mar 03, 20 yes, this fantastic walt disney production spanned two eras of childhood, living on in not only repeated television reruns, but also as an edited down featurelength film, dr. All you have to do is have a netflix account and add it to your queue. Fw presents disney plus and minuses the fire and water. Alongside his gang of smugglers, they turn against the king and his high taxes, by smuggling goods across the romney marshes. Claiming one of three spots in the series eighth wave, dr. Syn alias the scarecrow the wonderful world of disney vic from the screenplay by.
The scarecrow of romney marsh contains the 3part miniseries that aired on tv in 1964 and the movie version. The disney movie was adapted into a three part gold key series in 1964. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures limited edition tin scarecrow. He, as many of you know, was both a longtime business associate and very close friend. I began this project in july 2000, and worked at it, on and off, until january 2003. The later books serve as earlier adventures of the scarecrow. Walt disneys thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1962 cast and crew moviefone. Mippshellspite, michael hordern squire thomas banks, geoffrey keen general pugh, tony britton simon bates, sean. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures limited edition.
Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizenship and loyalty to an oppressive british government. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern, geoffrey keen, kay walsh, eric pohlmann. I just got the bluray as i said above, and ive been thinking about covering it anyway. Welcome to the scarecrow of romney marsh costume page. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. Forgotten films a look at the movies forgotten by time. Syn alias the scarecrow the wonderful world of disney.
Syn alias the scarecrow 1963 part 1 opening credits. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dr. 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. Son of doctor syn, scarecrow of the romney marsh, dr. The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell. Great family entertainment with patrick mcgoohan danger man, the prisoneras dr syn. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1962 cast and crew english vicar dr. 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 rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical detailing, and the costumes and scenery were nicely done. Syn, alias the scarecrow the title of the theatrical film released in 1963, aka the scarecrow of romney marsh the title of the three television episodes broadcast in 1964. Russell thorndike wrote a half dozen or so books about dr. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizensh.
His battle against the british soldiers, even the king himself is a legendary tale, portrayed by patrick mcgoohan who recently passed away. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen. Syn on video, the film has since reached cult status and survives as one of mcgoohans great performances. Based on the book, christopher syn, by russell thorndike and william buchanan accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20100902 17. Christopher syn by day and the fearsome scarecrow of romney marsh by nightis wonderfully portrayed by the great actor patrick macgoohan. Publication date 1975 topics adventure and adventurers, heroes and heroines. 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. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes. Syn created by russell thorndike, disney found a folk hero with echoes of robin hood and zorro a model member of the community. Alias the scarecrowand played on television a number of times over the course of the 1970s. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. 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 movie this disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh. The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a television miniseries by walt disney in 1964 and starred patrick mcgoohan. In 18th century england, the vicar of dymchurch patrick mcgoohan takes on the alias of. Syn, alias the scarecrow patrick mcgoohan george cole tony britton 1962 english vicar dr. The film alone had several national and international theatrical releases in the 1960s and 1970s. There have been 3 films made with the doctor syn character. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run.
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