He appeared in three films including a disney film decades ago. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set. Syn, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes.
The film alone had several national and international theatrical releases in the 1960s and 1970s. Disneys scarecrow of romney marsh and again as night creatures from hammer house. But he is also a notorious smuggler who uses his illgotten gains to benefit his impoverished village. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dr. Jul 26, 2012 then, to his surprise, he found there were actually likeminded individuals who were kind enough to visit the site. Son of doctor syn, scarecrow of the romney marsh, dr.
The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 kent film office. Mipps, and geoffrey keen as his nemesis, the unprincipled general pugh. This disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life. One night a girl is slain in the woods of a small town, two teenagers, sam and les, inadvertently cross the killers path while robbing the hens of. It starred parick mcgoohan as the title character, george cole as his number two mr. Syn, alias the scarecrow is full of mcgoohans slyness and crackling dialogue, full of plotting and trickery. The scarecrow is a 1982 new zealand film, also known as klynham summer in america. 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.
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 legend, from his origins in literature through walt disneys film version. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 patrick mcgoohan dvd. Think againits actually walt disneys the scarecrow of romney. Unfollow dr syn scarecrow to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd region 1 us. 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. Simon lack, elsie wagstaff, peter welch, james neilson. Our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks 1964s dr. Long and short form essays, film theory, indepth analysis and screenplays. Great family entertainment with patrick mcgoohan danger man, the prisoneras dr syn.
Syn, alias the scarecrow with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Syn, alias the scarecrow that was released theatrically in 1963 overseas and in 1975 stateside. The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a television miniseries by walt disney in 1964 and starred patrick mcgoohan. His favorite film is the adventures of buckaroo banzai across the 8th dimension. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizensh. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn.
A member of the disney movie club has to be really on the ball to buy dvds either right away or as a preorder. Contrary to rumours that this is secondstring american new wave, this pacinohackman doublehander is a. I began this project in july 2000, and worked at it, on and off, until january 2003. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1962 cast and crew english vicar dr. The rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen.
The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 james neilson on allmovie this disney drama, originally broadcast as a. Syn, alias the scarecrow patrick mcgoohan george cole tony britton 1962 english vicar dr. His battle against the british soldiers, even the king himself is a legendary tale, portrayed by patrick mcgoohan who recently passed away. 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 the scarecrow of romney marsh is impossible to obtain from disney itself or from any legitimate retailer only three weeks after its release. The film was released as part of the disney treasures collection in 1964. This disney 2 dvd collection, the scarecrow of romney marsh tells the story of a late 1700s robin hood, dr. A very entertaining adventure film about an 18thcentury smuggler and his masked gang marauding near the white cliffs of dover in southern england. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by night, robbing ships and thwarting the kings men. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart. At the 1973 cannes film festival, the film won the equivalent of the palme dor of later years, the grand prix du festival international du film, shared with the hireling directed by alan bridges. Syn, alias the scarecrow full movie in hd visit movie 37037 this disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv. His battle against the british soldiers, even the king himself is a legendary tale, portrayed by patrick mcgoohan.
Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. 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 rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical detailing, and the costumes and scenery were nicely done. Playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. 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. 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, the featurelength film created from the tv episodes for release in england. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. They are doctor syn 1937, captain clegg 1962, and the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 full movie download full. All you have to do is have a netflix account and add it to your queue. A largely forgotten but excellent disney adaptation of russel thorndikes historical stories of dr syn, by day a quiet and godfearing local vicar. 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.
Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show. 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. The film features fiona apple singing a cover version of pure imagination, originally performed by gene wilder as willy wonka in. Supposedly set in 1780, though internal details point to c. Extract from a television showing circa 1990 of the early 1960s film starring patrick mcgoohan and many other british character actors of the time. 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. It was directed by sam pillsbury based on the 1963 horror novel by new zealand author ronald hugh morrieson. I am eternally grateful for his work, his legacy and his friendship. 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 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show wonderful world of. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. Welcome to the scarecrow of romney marsh costume page. Syn, childrens paradise, artists paradise, history of dr.
There have been 3 films made with the doctor syn character. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1962 cast and crew moviefone. It also won best noneuropean film at denmarks 1974 bodil awards. 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 1963 part 1 opening credits. 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 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. The first, doctor syn 1937, featured noted actor george arliss in the title role and was its stars last film. Syn makes its longawaited dvd debut in both its 3episode format and its feature film version titled dr. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizenship and loyalty to an oppressive british government.
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