Our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks 1964s dr. But he is also a notorious smuggler who uses his illgotten gains to benefit his impoverished village. 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. 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. Jul 26, 2012 our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks. Fr voir walt disney streaming pocahontas streaming. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1962 cast and crew moviefone.
The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures limited edition tin scarecrow. Great family entertainment with patrick mcgoohan danger man, the prisoneras dr syn. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by. Syn, alias the scarecrow, the featurelength film created from the tv episodes for release in england. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 patrick mcgoohan dvd in. Fr voir regarder walt disney gratuitement streaming vf.
Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. Fr voir regarder walt disney gratuitement streaming. The scarecrow streaming complet, the scarecrow streaming complet, film streaming en francais. 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 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. When a friend told me this novel existed, i immediately found a copy and read it. World of color in 1964, complete with introductions and excepts from walt disney himself. 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, alias the scarecrow 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Syn, alias the scarecrow that was released theatrically in 1963 overseas and in 1975 stateside.
The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd is a film treasure you will enjoy. However, this set omits three chip n dale solo shorts. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. Extract from a television showing circa 1990 of the early 1960s film starring patrick mcgoohan and many other british character actors of the time. Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show.
Syn, alias the scarecrow with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set. 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. 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. Fr voir walt disney streaming pocahontas streaming vf. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizenship and loyalty to an oppressive british government.
Christopher syn the scarecrow in walt disneys scarecrow of romney marsh, dr. The scarecrow streaming complet streaming complet en. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen. Syn alias the scarecrow syn alias the scarecrow of romney marsh. The film alone had several national and international theatrical releases in the 1960s and 1970s. A very entertaining adventure film about an 18thcentury smuggler and his masked gang marauding near the white cliffs of dover in southern england. 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. Im struck by the fact that it is indeed quite dark for a disney film. 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. The scarecrow club film the scarecrow club 10 july 2014.
Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh. I began this project in july 2000, and worked at it, on and off, until january 2003. 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 series was later repackaged as a feature filmnow titled dr. There have been 3 films made with the doctor syn character. Buy 1991 press photo dennis hopper stars in doublecrossed at online store jonny. Syn dymchurch online information about the character, novels and movies, with. The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell. Claiming one of three spots in the series eighth wave, dr. Provost, brantley bush, linda chow, charles jones jr. And so began the hardtoforget theme song to 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. Was on the wonderful world of disney after we watched.
Syn, alias the scarecrow patrick mcgoohan george cole tony britton 1962 english vicar dr. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. Welcome to the scarecrow of romney marsh costume page. Only his closet associates hellspite and the curlew knew that scarecrow is in fact dr. A largely forgotten but excellent disney adaptation of russel thorndikes historical stories of dr syn, by day a quiet and godfearing local vicar. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dr. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. It also omits donalds fire survival plan and steel and america 1965 educational featurettes, as well as the 1967 educational featurette scrooge mcduck and money, which featured uncle scrooge for the first time in a starring. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 kent film office. Syn legend, from his origins in literature through walt disneys film version. 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. Syn makes its longawaited dvd debut in both its 3episode format and its feature film version titled dr.
Syn alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. Ultimate walt disney world film ultimate walt disney world 05 august 2010. Walt disneys thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alias the scarecrowand played on television a number of times over the course of the 1970s. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizensh. Patrick did his last interview, ever, for disneys dvd release of dr. Christopher syn by day and the fearsome scarecrow of romney marsh by nightis wonderfully portrayed by the great actor patrick macgoohan. 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 1963 directed by james neilson.
Syn alias the scarecrow for me even though there wasnt anything he hated more. 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 film alone had several national and international theatrical releases in. Back then i remember being a little bit frightened of syns scarecrow mask alterego complete with patrick. Syn, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes. This set is the final volume on donald and contains the remaining donald shorts and featurettes from 19511961. The reverend doctor christopher syn is the protagonist of a series of historical novels by british writer and actor russell thorndike, published between 1915 and 1944 but set in the 18th century from 1754 to c. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, digitally remastered.
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. He, as many of you know, was both a longtime business associate and very close friend. Syn on video, the film has since reached cult status and survives as one of mcgoohans great performances. Syn 2 disc set on dvd, look no further than raredvds. This disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life.
Syn, alias the scarecrow, the british theatrical version was released. Some of the doctor syn stories have been adapted to other media. This dvd set includes all three of the original tv episodes plus the theatrical version of the film that was released in england. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 the movie database tmdb.
Dramatic, exciting, suspenseful, and swashbuckling even though only one sword is brandished, 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. All you have to do is have a netflix account and add it to your queue. 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. 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. 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 aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. 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. 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. Disneys adaptation of the doctor syn novels by russell thorndike is. I am eternally grateful for his work, his legacy and his friendship. Apr 20, 2020 i wish that disney would put this classic film dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow film walt disney treasures dr. Feb 7, 2012 was on the wonderful world of disney after we watched kennedys funeral on tv.
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 scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a television miniseries by walt disney in 1964 and starred patrick mcgoohan. Syn alias the scarecrow 1963 part 1 opening credits. Its a small book, but a fun one, and i thoroughly enjoyed it.
In 1775, in arguably the most moving story of syns life, he finally finds imogene in rye on her deathbed. The film was released as part of the disney treasures collection in 1964. Christopher syn patrick mcgoohan, the vicar of the local parish. Son of doctor syn, scarecrow of the romney marsh, dr. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by night, robbing ships and thwarting the kings men.