The following year, walt disney made this tv movie based on the character called the scarecrow of romney marsh, and then because it proved very popular, it was given a theatrical release in 1964 as doctor syn, alias the scarecrow. Why does the village parson, doctor syn, react so violently to the presence of the mulatto. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. Les tortues ninja 2 film complet en streaming film. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh on dvd as part of their treasures series. 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. The rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical detailing, and the costumes and scenery were nicely done. We re your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Original movie posters film posters cinema posters disney posters scarecrow movie romney marsh sean scully disney presents popular tv series dr. The scarecrow of romney marsh and part of the walt disney treasures dvd series. Syn alias the scarecrow written by russell thorndike.
Syn stories, disneys version is, as you might expect, a bit milder and more anodyne. Press gangs impressment roam the country side beating young men into submission or unconsciousness. Disneys scarecrow of romney marsh and again as night creatures from hammer house. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all. At night men dress in the eerie garb of the marsh phantoms, and take their orders from the sinister scarecrow. In 1974, the english movie carry on dick presented a humorous takeoff on the dr. 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. Yes, youre right, there is something slightly wrong with me. Syn, alias the scarecrow on tv with the full listings schedule at. Syn on video, the film has since reached cult status and survives as one of mcgoohans great performances. I have a theory on why the scarecrow rarely got out of the vault. As the movie begins we are introduced to the scarecrow through a montage sequence which is married with the fantastic and memorable theme song crafted by the legendary folkist terry gilkyson.
His favorite film is the adventures of buckaroo banzai across the 8th dimension. Syn, alias the scarecrow on disc 2 is just as riveting and exciting as zorro and robin hood. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. Pyramid 9780515040456 paperback motor city books wonderful world of disney. Syn, the scarecrow of romney marsh november 11, 2008 dr syn, alias the scarecrow, which first aired as three separate episodes on disneys weekly tv show under the title the scarecrow of romney marsh, was edited for theatrical releases in england and the u. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. Syn, alias the scarecrow patrick mcgoohan george cole tony britton 1962 english vicar dr. The scarecrow of romney marsh dvd 1964 for sale disney 2 disc special edition set patrick mcgoohan. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 kent film office. 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. This release will be on 2 discs, so all of the movie should be here. I had been trying to find this movie forever but i forget the title had dr.
Christopher syn by day and the fearsome scarecrow of romney marsh by nightis wonderfully portrayed by the great actor patrick macgoohan. A documentary which looks at both the real christopher syn, walts fascination with the character, and the making of disney s version, also touching on the two other feature films to be made. Figure stands approximately 12 inches, wearing tattered clothes based on. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures. This welcome addition to the walt disney treasures line does full justice to one. The series was later repackaged as a feature film now titled dr. The final liveaction film to have walt disneys personal touch, fred macmurrray heads up a lavish, highsociety musical comedy of errors. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1962 cast and crew english vicar dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow film is it possible to get copies the original films. 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. 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. George cole plays mipps, his assistant in both guises. 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.
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 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. This is a limited edition 2 dvd set that does this amazing classic by disney justice for a great price. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd is a film treasure you will enjoy over and over. Syn, alias the scarecrow in strict contrast to hammers exciting and sensational approach to the dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 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. Claiming one of three spots in the series eighth wave, dr. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. Its the kind of swashbuckler where people listen at. The first, doctor syn 1937, featured noted actor george arliss in the title role and was its stars last film. It stars patrickprisoner mcgoohan 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. All you have to do is have a netflix account and add it to your queue. Alias the scarecrow and played on television a number of times over the course of the 1970s.
Originally a threepart television series chopped together into one featurelength film, the movie version doesnt lose much of the appeal of the full version, nor is it. Syn, alias the scarecrow movie posters from movie poster shop. Pyramid 9780515040456 paperback motor city books disney movie posters disney films walt disney disney live romney marsh a wrinkle in time cool books comic covers book covers. Syn, alias the scarecrow syn russell thorndike captain by napoleonsbooks dr. Between dr syn, daniel boone and davey crocket disney made my childhood worth remembering. Syn is a priest by day and a pirate called scarecrow ala robin hood at night. Its set in the late 1770s, since reference is made to the american fight for freedom from the british, and filmed in england. Nov, 2016 a documentary which looks at both the real christopher syn, walts fascination with the character, and the making of disneys version, also touching on the two other feature films to be made. Nov 18, 2008 boasting a wonderful performance by its leading actor and with all of the disney departments working in tandem to bring audiences a rich and literary work of excitement and drama admittedly the three part series may best amuse the diehard devotees but the featurelength film named dr. Following production, disney donated the funds needed to complete.
Syn film, all the elements are there to make a first class franchise. Syn, alias the scarecrow video i watched and loved the episodes of dr syn as a child, i would love to watch them with my grandchildren. I really wish that disney had made more films of the scarecrow for us scarecrow fans to enjoy. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by night, robbing ships and thwarting the kings men. Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show. Interestingly enough in the theatrical version the maniacal laugh of the scarecrow is removed from the song. Featuring exclusive introductions by film historian. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd has terrific music, story and action. Syn alias the scarecrow will be released on november 11, 2008 as dr. Somebody must have noticed that this was subversive stuff, especially in the context of the 60s. The twodisc set includes the american television version and the theatrical version dr.
Syn alias the scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 available on dvd for sale. Compared to contemporary masked heroes in films like iron man and the dark knight, the scarecrow may seem a bit dated and hokey, but he still remains a compelling character, thanks to mcgoohans split personality performance. A very entertaining adventure film about an 18thcentury smuggler and his masked gang marauding near the white cliffs of dover in southern england. George arliss plays doctor syn in this, his last film. For the vicar syn, sexton mipps, and young john banks, there are more secrets to be hidden in the mists of the marsh than just the scarecrow s work. The good witch movies 7 dvd complete set catherine bell tv. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Disneys adaptation of the doctor syn novels by russell thorndike is. Syn, alias the scarecrow that was released theatrically in 1963 overseas and in 1975 stateside. Syn, alias the scarecrow but who also composed extensively for the concert hall, died march 24 at his home in.
Jul 26, 2012 our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. It also includes the original introductions by walt disney and a documentary on disneys interest in the property. Well, freddie jones would have to be in it, of course, but im thinking of gary oldman for the title role. True, that was a twodisc set which added the theatrical cut and limited bonus features, but the threepart show is the best and most complete version. In the screenplay by anthony hinds, the main characters name was changed from doctor syn to parson blyss to avoid rights problems with disneys forthcoming version, and captain clegg s screenplay follows the novel doctor syn and the screenplay of the 1937 film closely with the exception of a tightening of the plot.
Syn is beloved in the memories of people who as children saw the program in its three parts on television in the early 1960s. We truly believe movie watching is a terrific way for families to be together and share memories. Mar 30, 2020 gerard schurmann, whose 1960s film scores included the bedford incident and dr. The film was released as part of the disney treasures collection in 1964. Syn, alias the scarecrow g 1h 38min adventure 21 november 1975 usa 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 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. The copy i found was, i thought, poor quality with distortions and so i was disappointed. Your home for rare, out of print and hard to find dvds always with the lowest prices and fast shipping. Syn alias the scarecrow 1964 dvd for sale patrick mcgoohan disney set dr. We wish you all the very best of health and wellness during the upcoming weeks.
Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show wonderful world of. Group of custom dolls featuring the scarecrow of romney marsh with his henchmen hellspite, and curlew the owl. Syn, alias the scarecrow is a film directed by james neilson with patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, eric pohlmann, year. Syn alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh jump to. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. Disc two features a segment about the british films that launched disneys. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 directed by james neilson. 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, which appears on the second disc, still holds up for the most part. This doll was custom made, sculpted, and the clothes handmade. The issue sold out in three weeks, but as of february 17, 2009 the dvd was made available for members of the disney movie club for. Of the eight rodgers and hammerstein musicals disney has in its film library, its a puzzlement why only the sound of music made the cut. Dr syn patrick mcgoohan dvd mcgoohan did a real, proper, fantastic job playing two sides to the same man and then bringing the sides into a cohesive whole when called for. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run.
Mar 12, 2020 i wish that disney would put this classic film dr. Syn in it, but once i found it it was all that i remembered it to be with the exception of the film quality. I decided to make separate lists of all the disney movies made to better understand which titles will be on the streaming service. The scarecrow of romney marsh to anyone who likes this kind of film. Syn, alias the scarecrow and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming services online. Syn makes its longawaited dvd debut in both its 3episode format and its feature film version titled dr. Patrick mcgoohan, one of my favorite actors, plays dr. Also, the highly pleasurable theme song is one of the best. Syn, alias the scarecrow introduced a generation of impressionable youths to the questionable activities and morals of. Syn was a kindly sort of fellow, noted patrick mcgoohan, who.
Syn, alias the scarecrow, et al page 2 in the balcony. Syn, mildmannered minister by day and rakish dogooder by night, called the scarecrow by the local people. Syn, alias the scarecrow is full of mcgoohans slyness and crackling dialogue, full of plotting and trickery. Back then i remember being a little bit frightened of syns scarecrow mask alterego complete with patrick.
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