I began this project in july 2000, and worked at it, on and off, until january 2003. The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a television miniseries by walt disney in 1964 and starred patrick mcgoohan. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh on dvd as part of their treasures series. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. A member of the disney movie club has to be really on the ball to buy dvds. Great family entertainment with patrick mcgoohan danger man, the prisoneras dr syn.
Aug 06, 2006 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 legend, from his origins in literature through walt disneys film version. Its a small book, but a fun one, and i thoroughly enjoyed it. Syn alias the scarecrow insert r75 disney, creepy art of patrick mcgoohan as scarecrow. 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. 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 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 2disc set.
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. 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. 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. 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. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. Extract from a television showing circa 1990 of the early 1960s film starring patrick mcgoohan and many other british character actors of the time. 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, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes.
Jul 26, 2012 our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks 1964s dr. Its the kind of film that i tend to instantly love, but i couldnt. I had never heard of this title before, but after some brief research i discovered that dr. A largely forgotten but excellent disney adaptation of russel thorndikes historical stories of dr syn, by day a quiet and godfearing local vicar. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 streaming ita elas world. Dec 04, 2008 im really annoyed that walt disney treasures. Syn, alias the scarecrow in server rapida, scoprire dr.
The first film to kick off tcms treasures from the disney vault is the animated holiday. Son of doctor syn, scarecrow of the romney marsh, dr. The film was released as part of the disney treasures collection in 1964. Syn, alias the scarecrow is a film directed by james neilson with patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, eric pohlmann, year. Our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks 1964s dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. It stars patrickprisonermcgoohan 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. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 streaming ita film completo in italiano e gratis. Playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Questa prodotto e girato in portogallo il 10 maggio 1984 da uniglobe technology con suoi edizione capital, dotto in numero concetto in esclusiva in 15. It delighted us as it had done when we first saw it as children on walt disneys weekly program.
Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 james neilson on allmovie this disney drama, originally broadcast as a. Teenage mutant ninja turtlesninja turtles 2014ninja turtles movieteenage ninjatmnt turtlesstreaming movieshd movies. Syn, alias the scarecrow with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 patrick mcgoohan dvd in. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by. Press gangs impressment roam the country side beating young men into submission or unconsciousness, usually at local inns and pubs, in order to enslave them in the royal british navy. 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. This disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life. 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 the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. 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 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
All you have to do is have a netflix account and add it to your queue. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. Syn alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. A very entertaining adventure film about an 18thcentury smuggler and his masked gang marauding near the white cliffs of dover in southern england. Syn, childrens paradise, artists paradise, history of dr. 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 pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes.
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Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizensh. 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 the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Syn, alias the scarecrow pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released dr. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by night, robbing ships and thwarting the kings men. Dramatic, exciting, suspenseful, and swashbuckling even though only one sword is brandished, dr. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. 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. 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. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow in film completo, controlla dr.
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