That in turn became the basis for the 1963 disney movie see below and a novelization of the disney theatrical version, titled doctor syn, alias the scarecrow was written by vic. The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a television miniseries by walt disney in 1964 and starred patrick mcgoohan. 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 with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Syn alias the scarecrow, dr syn pirate and romantic. Unknown to all but a few locals dr syn also hides a secret past, that he was once the notorious pirate captain clegg. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1962 cast and crew moviefone. Syn really the leader of a band of smugglers who struck fear in the hearts of the kings soldiers. This disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life.
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. Playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. But he is also a notorious smuggler who uses his illgotten gains to benefit his impoverished village. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. The scarecrow of romney marsh aka dr syn alias the scarecrow. Syn alias the scarecrow on the wonderful world of color, lets quickly share some cool scarecrow stuff for all you fanatics out there click on the picture of the walt disney treasures graphic here and you can order your very own copy from amazon. 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. 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, a priest by day and a pirate called scarecrow ala robin hood, at night. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 james neilson on allmovie this disney drama, originally broadcast as a. 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 the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set.
Also, in 1960, american author william buchanan published christopher syn, which is essentially a reworking of further adventures of doctor syn with some changes. 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. Syn, lockwood, loder, arliss, roy neill, lockwood, arliss, loder 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. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Syn alias the scarecrow mass market paperback 1975. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. 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. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. Sooner check out ebay for a used copy, or download from a torrent site. I had never heard of this title before, but after some brief research i discovered that dr. He seems to have one close call after another but its always exciting and full of action, suspense and adventure. We are also waiting for nasicaas release, another disney project whos release date has changed multiple times over the past year.
Christopher syn by day and the fearsome scarecrow of romney marsh by nightis wonderfully portrayed by the great actor patrick macgoohan. Scarecrows are used across the world by farmers, and are a notable symbol of farms and the countryside in popular culture. It was taken up by disney in 1963 and dramatized in the threepart tv miniseries the scarecrow of romney marsh starring patrick mcgoohan. All you have to do is have a netflix account and add it to your queue. Syn, alias the scarecrow dvd for sale this great disney classic is way past due for release. There have been 3 films made with the doctor syn character.
Based on the book, christopher syn, by russell thorndike and william buchanan accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20100902 17. The film was released as part of the disney treasures collection in 1964. 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. 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 scarecrow of romney marsh. Syn, alias the scarecrow movie mcgoohan and the rest of the cast are splendid. Russell thorndike wrote a half dozen or so books about 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, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. Syn is beloved in the memories of people who as children saw the program in its three parts on television in the early 1960s. Apr 20, 2020 i wish that disney would put this classic film dr. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizenship and loyalty to an oppressive british government. Before moving on to a truly great story by fanatic gary guzzo about the night that disney premiered dr. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real funny book fanatic. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen. 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. The later books serve as earlier adventures of the scarecrow. A scarecrow is a decoy or mannequin, often in the shape of a human.
A smuggler tale of the romney marsh classic reprint. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, the reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike the first book, doctor syn. For the best experience please update your browser. Unfollow dr syn scarecrow to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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 the woodsman know as hawkeye, the scarlet.
Le justicier aux deux visages chronique disney critique du film. Syn, alias the scarecrow that was released theatrically in 1963 overseas and in 1975 stateside. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. However, the movie is what movies should be, exciting, well done, and good for. Think againits actually walt disneys the scarecrow of romney. I began this project in july 2000, and worked at it, on and off, until january 2003. Humanoid scarecrows are usually dressed in old clothes and placed in open fields to discourage birds from disturbing and feeding on recently cast seed and growing crops. Syn, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes. Le justicier des campagnes the scarecrow of romney marsh est une serie. Gangs of smugglers roaming the romney marsh by the moonlight, organised by dr.
The rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical detailing, and the costumes and scenery were nicely done. Syn makes its longawaited dvd debut in both its 3episode format and its feature film version titled dr. Claiming one of three spots in the series eighth wave, dr. The story of the scarecrow is disneys twist on the robin hood, steal from the rich, give to the poor kind of tale. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow patrick mcgoohan george cole tony britton 1962 english vicar dr.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dr. Syn alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. Syn alias the scarcrow by vic crume copyright 1975, 2nd printing 1976, isbn 0515040452, 144 pages napoleons vintage books. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures. Aug 25, 2018 doctor syn this work is in the public domain in the united states because it was published before january 1, 1925. Publication date 1975 topics adventure and adventurers, heroes and heroines. I saw it on tv back in the sixties and its great to.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone. Syn alias the scarecrow dr syn the scarecrow of the. 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 the scarecrow of romney marsh is impossible to obtain from disney itself or from any legitimate retailer only three weeks after its release. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd region 1 us. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 kent film office. Both versions are a treasure to watch, and the film itself is considered one of disneys greatest tv movie triumphs. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh on dvd as part of their treasures series.