The film was released as part of the disney treasures collection in 1964. Syn, alias the scarecrow but who also composed extensively for the concert hall, died mar. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 g 1h 38min adventure 21 november 1975 usa in 18th century england, the mysterious masked rider known as the scarecrow leads a rebel band to save the town of romney marsh from the kings oppression and naval press gangs. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and disney movies. 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. Russell thorndike wrote a half dozen or so books about 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. On the order of king george iii general pugh sets out to capture him. Syn, alias the scarecrow is full of mcgoohans slyness and crackling dialogue, full of plotting and trickery. Syn legend, from his origins in literature through walt disneys film version. 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. 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 1963 danske film stream gratis.
Syn, alias the scarecrow skuespillere og skuespillerinder. This has been given the full disney treatment with a perfect print5. Syn, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and league of extraordinary gentlemen. However, the movie is what movies should be, exciting, well done, and good for the entire family. Syn, alias the scarecrow in film completo, controlla dr. The later books serve as earlier adventures of the scarecrow. Christopher syn by day and the fearsome scarecrow of romney marsh by nightis wonderfully portrayed by the great actor patrick macgoohan. Change syns name to bliss, and play down the scarecrow identity hammers scarecrow is a lookouts disguise, never peter. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dr. Mcgoohan seamlessly drifts back and forth between both characters and has you believing youre seeing two completely different people.
Syn, alias the scarecrow that was released theatrically in 1963 overseas and in 1975 stateside. So mild and adonyne, in fact, that the screenshots presented here kind of sum up the production a load of heads no action, no death, no flaming. The hammer film was based on thorndyke, so disney lawyers were unable to shut it down. Syn, alias the scarecrow introduced a generation of impressionable youths to the questionable activities and morals of a bootlegger and his highly organized criminal enterprise. A very entertaining adventure film about an 18thcentury smuggler and his masked gang marauding near the white cliffs of dover in southern england. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 kent film office. Syn alias the scarecrow 1964 dvd for sale patrick mcgoohan disney set. 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. 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. Jul 26, 2012 our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks 1964s dr.
Syn, alias the scarecrow with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Syn alias the scarecrow original disney 27x41 one sheet movie poster patrick mcgoohan and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia. 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. Great family entertainment with patrick mcgoohan danger man, the prisoneras dr syn. The scarecrow carries on his activities aided by his sexton, alias hellspite, the squires son, john banks and finally pughs lieutenant, philip brackenbury, who is in love with kate banks. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow trailer for tv, 1975 main actors. This version was shown in europe as well as central and south america through 1966. Syn alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by night, robbing ships and thwarting the kings men.
The disney version was shot on location in england. The scarecrow of romney marsh dvd 1964 for sale disney 2 disc special edition set patrick mcgoohan. Disneys scarecrow of romney marsh and again as night creatures from hammer house. The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a television miniseries by walt disney in 1964 and starred patrick mcgoohan. Based on the book, christopher syn, by russell thorndike and william buchanan. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. Syn is a priest by day and a pirate called scarecrow. Syn stories, disneys version is, as you might expect, a bit milder and more anodyne. So mild and adonyne, in fact, that the screenshots presented here kind of sum up the production a load of heads no action, no death, no flaming skeletons, no blood crazed tongueless mulattos just good old, dull old family. Syn alias the scarecrow, the british theatrical version was released on a double bill with disneys the sword in the stone, and ran during the 1963 christmas season. Syn, alias the scarecrow but who also composed extensively for the concert hall, died march 24 at his home in.
I began this project in july 2000, and worked at it, on and off, until january 2003. Syn, alias the scarecrow introduced a generation of impressionable youths to the questionable activities and morals of. Publication date 1975 topics adventure and adventurers, heroes and heroines publisher new york. Syn, alias the scarecrow, et al page 2 in the balcony. If you have any information regarding this film, any of the stills, or even better, some now shots please contact us. 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. In the 1970s, the production was reedited again for its first american theatrical release. Gerard schurmann, whose 1960s film scores included the bedford incident and 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.
Our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks 1964s dr. 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 disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizenship and loyalty to an oppressive british government. Syn, alias the scarecrow, the featurelength film created from the tv episodes for release in england. It also includes the original introductions by walt disney and a documentary on disneys interest in the property. Claiming one of three spots in the series eighth wave, dr.
Doctor syn 1937 the first, doctor syn 1937, featured noted actor george arliss in the title role and was its stars last film. A poor 18th century english coastal farming community survives the kings ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring. Unavailable per item a mysterious masked rider leads a gang of rebels from romney marsh, against the kings. Dec 11, 2011 in strict contrast to hammers exciting and sensational approach to the dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow in strict contrast to hammers exciting and sensational approach to the dr. Long and short form essays, film theory, indepth analysis and. The rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical detailing, and the costumes and scenery were nicely done. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. Us film us by genre world cinema alternative cinema christmas dr. 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.
A member of the disney movie club has to be really on the ball to buy dvds either right away or as a preorder. 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. 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 british theatrical version was released on a double bill with the sword in the stone, and ran during the 1963 christmas season advertised in the january 1964 issue of photoplay. The twodisc set includes the american television version and the theatrical version dr. 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. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. 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. Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show wonderful world of. Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show. 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. There have been 3 films made with the doctor syn character.
Dr syn, the vicar of dymchurch, is also a notorious smuggler known as the scarecrow. The first, doctor syn 1937, featured noted actor george arliss in the title role and was its stars last film. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 streaming ita elas world. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 patrick mcgoohan dvd.
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