With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. Syn, jayl, jimmie bone, scarecrow of the romney marsh, dr. Apr 20, 2020 i wish that disney would put this classic film dr. Syn, hero of the novels created by author russell thorndike. 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. In addition, an expanded version of doctor syn returns was published in the us market as the scarecrow rides. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen. Great family entertainment with patrick mcgoohan danger man, the prisoneras dr syn.
Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. Dr syn by night, feared scarecrow and leader of the smugglers and smuggling gangs of romney marsh. 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, doctor syn, captain clegg, the reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike the first book, doctor syn. Son of doctor syn, scarecrow of the romney marsh, dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. 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. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow that was released theatrically in 1963 overseas and in 1975 stateside. The doctor syn stories capture the imagination of young and old alike. The later books serve as earlier adventures of the scarecrow.
Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set. 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. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real funny book fanatic. Gangs of smugglers roaming the romney marsh by the moonlight, organised by dr. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 kent film office. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 full movie by thebluraygeek. Syn, alias the scarecrow and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming services online. What industry leaders make of alert level 3 impacts on.
Aug 25, 2018 doctor syn this work is in the public domain in the united states because it was published before january 1, 1925. But he is also a notorious smuggler who uses his illgotten gains to benefit his impoverished village. Unknown to all but a few locals dr syn also hides a secret past, that he was once the notorious pirate captain clegg. There have been 3 films made with the doctor syn character. Christopher syn by day and the fearsome scarecrow of romney marsh by nightis wonderfully portrayed by the great actor patrick macgoohan. A largely forgotten but excellent disney adaptation of russel thorndikes historical stories of dr syn, by day a quiet and godfearing local vicar. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh. 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 1963 the movie database tmdb. Based on the book, christopher syn, by russell thorndike and william buchanan accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20100902 17. Syn, childrens paradise, artists paradise, history of dr.
Syn, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes. With george arliss, margaret lockwood, john loder, roy emerton. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. I began this project in july 2000, and worked at it, on and off, until january 2003. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. Claiming one of three spots in the series eighth wave, dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Unfollow dr syn scarecrow to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Russell thorndike wrote a half dozen or so books about dr. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd region 1 us. 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, dr syn pirate and romantic. All you have to do is have a netflix account and add it to your queue. 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. Msn new zealand latest news, hotmail, outlook, photos and. 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.
Publication date 1975 topics adventure and adventurers, heroes and heroines. Syn alias the scarecrow 1963 part 1 opening credits by thebluraygeek. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Good news for droughthit farmers as decent rain forecast for upper north island. 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. It was taken up by disney in 1963 and dramatized in the threepart tv miniseries the scarecrow of romney marsh starring patrick mcgoohan. Syn makes its longawaited dvd debut in both its 3episode format and its feature film version titled dr.
Playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. 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. Supposedly set in 1780, though internal details point to c. New graphs depict alarming economic impact of covid19. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. Scarecrow 1973 full movie download full hd youtube. The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a television miniseries by walt disney in 1964 and starred patrick mcgoohan.
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. 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. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern, geoffrey keen, kay walsh, eric pohlmann. In eighteenth century england, the mysterious masked rider.
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. Syn alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. Eventually, in 1975, disney did release a movie, known as dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow patrick mcgoohan george cole tony britton 1962 english vicar dr. This disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life. The film was released as part of the disney treasures collection in 1964. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. Dramatic, exciting, suspenseful, and swashbuckling even though only one sword is brandished, dr. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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 1963 part 1 opening credits. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizenship and loyalty to an oppressive british government. Syn alias the scarecrow 1963 part 2 by thebluraygeek.
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