The further adventures of doctor syn is a highly episodic series of adventures as syn, in his guise as the scarecrow outwits the kings agents and keeps his band of dymchurch smugglers out of prison. Syn, alias the scarecrow, the scarecrow of romney marsh. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. It follows the events of doctor syn returns 1935 and is followed by the courageous exploits of doctor syn 1938. The scarecrow of romney marsh to anyone who likes this kind of film. Im seeking people who might agree to be interviewed and share their knowledge about the dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen. 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.
Syn, alias the scarecrow in film completo, controlla dr. In eighteenth century england, the mysterious masked rider. Publication date 1975 topics adventure and adventurers, heroes and heroines. 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. Christopher syn the scarecrow in walt disneys scarecrow of romney marsh, dr. Contact me if you find errors, and ill make sure to issue an updated version.
Christopher syn by day and the fearsome scarecrow of romney marsh by nightis wonderfully portrayed by the great actor patrick macgoohan. This is the first in the series of doctor syn novels by russell thorndike. Syn alias the scarecrow by kingsleywallis on deviantart. Gangs of smugglers roaming the romney marsh by the moonlight, organised by dr. Syn alias the scarecrow walt disney presents the scarecrow of romney marsh starring patrick mcgoohan as dr. I had never heard of this title before, but after some brief research i discovered that dr. The doctor syn stories capture the imagination of young and old alike. And theyve announced some of the lineup of upcoming films that will be available for download on the new disney streaming whateveritis, and the thomas mitchell version of swiss family robinson is on the list.
Featurelength version released in cinemas in the united kingdom on december 12, 1963. Syn, alias the scarecrow in italiano newer post older post home. I would caution, though, to be careful as to where you purchase the film as from some places, the film is really expensive. Syn is beloved in the memories of people who as children saw the program in its three parts on television in the early 1960s. 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 in server rapida, scoprire dr. 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. 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. Deze walt disneyversie van russell thorndike en william. Sitting a bit further away are kate and phillip brackenbury. Below youll see comparison screenshots on ios and kindle, as well as different devices using each os.
Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. 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. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd is worth a watch at least once a year. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Syn entered the dungeon as himself, dressed as the petty officer from the naval picket. Syn mentions to sir thomas that the scarecrow was able to free harry where dr. 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. After new york city receives a series of attacks from giant flying robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as well as the reason for the disappearances of famous scientists around the world. Extract from a television showing circa 1990 of the early 1960s film starring patrick mcgoohan and many other british character actors of the time. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes. Syn alias the scarecrow, dr syn pirate and romantic. Syn alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh.
George cole, michael hordern, sean scully also star. 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. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Great family entertainment with patrick mcgoohan danger man, the prisoneras dr syn. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. Based on the book, christopher syn, by russell thorndike and william buchanan accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20100902 17. In this story we are introduced to the complex christopher syn, the kindly vicar of the little town of dymchurch. All you have to do is have a netflix account and add it to your queue. The further adventures of doctor syn doctor syn 04. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and league of extraordinary gentlemen. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. Syn, alias the scarecrow patrick mcgoohan george cole tony britton 1962 english vicar dr. Aired in 3 60 iminute episodes the dvd set is also hard to find so get it.
I really wish that disney had made more films of the scarecrow for us scarecrow fans to enjoy. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. This doll was custom made, sculpted, and the clothes handmade. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow, the british theatrical version was. A member of the disney movie club has to be really on the ball to buy dvds either right away or as a preorder. The scarecrow of romney marsh aka dr syn alias the scarecrow. Hi bret im producing a documentary for the disney treasures dvd release of dr. Eventually, in 1975, disney did release a movie, known as dr. Syn books and their eventual evolution into the disney film and tv serial. The scarecrow of romney marsh aka dr syn alias the scarecrow tv programme of the month feb miniseries the scarecrow of romney marsh aka dr syn alias the scarecrow was shown on walt disneys wonderful world of color in february based.
A new version was released to american theaters in 1975 titled dr. Only a few know that syn is also the masked scarecrow, notorious leader of a band of smugglers, who defends the villagers from unjust taxes and oppression by king george iiis men. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. A smuggler tale of the romney marsh internet archive. Syn seems pleasant but we soon learn that he has a sinister past. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh on dvd as part of their treasures series. The scarecrow another great mcgoohan role, i think for disney. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 2 disc set. The rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical detailing, and the costumes and scenery were nicely done. The film was released as part of the disney treasures collection in 1964.
This dvd set includes all three of the original tv episodes plus the. The scarecrow of romney marsh, is now available on bluray as a disney movie club exclusive. The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell. The rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical. 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. Unknown to all but a few locals dr syn also hides a secret past, that he was once the notorious pirate captain clegg.