Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Syn, alias the scarecrow, a 98 minute feature film version was released in theaters across the pond and here in the states in 1975 yes, there was a 12 year delay. This disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life. Direct to video and dcoms are not included in this list. 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 1963 dvd 2disc set. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. Apr 20, 2020 i wish that disney would put this classic film dr.
The film was released as part of the disney treasures collection in 1964. 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 has been given the full disney treatment with a perfect print5. Le justicier des campagnes the scarecrow of romney marsh est une serie. 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 aka dr syn alias the scarecrow tv programme of the month feb 1964. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizenship and loyalty to an oppressive.
The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a television miniseries by walt disney in 1964 and starred patrick mcgoohan. Doctor syn was originally conceived by russell thorndike who wrote the novel on the renegade priest turned pirate in 1915 in a book titled dr. Christopher syn patrick mcgoohan, the vicar of the local parish. Unfollow dr syn scarecrow to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Dec 04, 2008 im really annoyed that walt disney treasures. The scarecrow of romney marsh was one of the most requested disney titles ever. Dr syn the scarecrow official website scarecrow of the. Syn, alias the scarecrow, the featurelength film created from the tv episodes for release in england. Playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Syn alias the scarecrow 1963 part 1 opening credits. Unlike walt disneys other television series which spanned across twenty or more 12 hour episodes, the scarecrow of romney marsh was structured more like a miniseries and aired in three 1 hour parts. There have been 3 films made with the doctor syn character. The good witch movies 7 dvd complete set catherine bell tv. Syn alias the scarecrow aka 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. To use an often overused word, the results are, for once, truly. Syn on video, the film has since reached cult status and survives as one of mcgoohans great performances. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by. The feature film version, dr syn, alias the scarecrow actually came to british screens in december 1963.
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. 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 makes its longawaited dvd debut in both its 3episode format and its feature film version titled dr. Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show. Only his closet associates hellspite and the curlew knew that scarecrow is in fact 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. 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. This is the exhibitors campaign book, also known as a pressbook, produced by disney and issued to theatres for the 1975 rerelease on a double bill of walt disneys 1950 feature film treasure island starring bobby driscoll and robert newton with the 1963 dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. The series was later repackaged as a feature filmnow titled dr.
Syn, alias the scarecrow patrick mcgoohan george cole tony britton 1962 english vicar dr. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dr. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd has terrific music, story and action. Also, in 1960, american author william buchanan published christopher syn, which is essentially a reworking of further adventures of doctor syn with some changes. Eventually, in 1975, disney did release a movie, known as dr. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. He appeared in three films including a disney film decades ago. Son of doctor syn, scarecrow of the romney marsh, dr. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. Syn, alias the scarecrow movie posters from movie poster shop.
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. The story idea came from smuggling in the 18thcentury romney marsh, where brandy and tobacco were brought in at night by boat from france to avoid high tax. 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. Think againits actually walt disneys the scarecrow of romney marsh. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. Alias the scarecrow bounced back to theaters, coming to the big screen in the us in 1975. Syn, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 patrick mcgoohan dvd. Syn, alias the scarecrow g 1h 38min adventure 21 november 1975 usa 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. They are doctor syn 1937, captain clegg 1962, and the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963. A very entertaining adventure film about an 18thcentury smuggler and his masked gang marauding near the white cliffs of dover in southern england. Fantasyland plonge le telespectateur dans lunivers des films danimation et. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen. Christopher syn the scarecrow in walt disneys scarecrow of romney marsh, dr. In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series.
Affiche poster justicier deux visages dr syn alias scarecrow. The scarecrow of romney marsh aka dr syn alias the scarecrow. Great family entertainment with patrick mcgoohan danger man, the prisoneras dr syn. The feature film version, dr syn, alias the scarecrow actually came to british.
Lepouvantail ou le justicier aux deux visages walt disney. Feature film edit cuts over an hour of subplots, paring it down to a lean action suspense thriller. Scarlett dvd 1994 timothy dalton joanne whalley kilmer. Syn legend, from his origins in literature through walt disneys film version. Syn, childrens paradise, artists paradise, history of dr. His battle against the british soldiers, even the king himself is a legendary tale, portrayed by patrick mcgoohan who recently passed away. Alias the scarecrowand played on television a number of times over the course of the 1970s. It starred parick mcgoohan as the title character, george cole as his number two mr. 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. Minor battles were fought, sometimes at night, between gangs of smugglers, such as the hawkhurst gang, and the revenue, supported by the army and local militias in.
The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike. Dr syn the scarecrow official website scarecrow of. Claiming one of three spots in the series eighth wave, dr. Based on the book, christopher syn, by russell thorndike and william buchanan. Mipps, and geoffrey keen as his nemesis, the unprincipled general pugh. I began this project in july 2000, and worked at it, on and off, until january 2003. 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. Both versions are a treasure to watch, and the film itself is considered one of disneys greatest tv movie triumphs. His name struck fear in the hearts of the kings soldiers. Syn, alias the scarecrow with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. A largely forgotten but excellent disney adaptation of russel thorndikes historical stories of dr syn, by day a quiet and godfearing local vicar.
Adapts the walt disney filmmovie screenplay by robert westerby, starring patrick mcgoohan. Publication date 1975 topics adventure and adventurers, heroes and heroines publisher new york. Syn alias the scarecrow syn alias the scarecrow of romney marsh. 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 that was released theatrically in 1963 overseas and in 1975 stateside. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by night, robbing ships and thwarting the kings men. This disney 2 dvd collection, the scarecrow of romney marsh tells the story of a late 1700s robin hood, dr. 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 1963 patrick mcgoohan dvd in. A complete list of every liveaction theatrical film ever made by disney. Syn as a 75minute feature film, and to tie into that, they commissioned victoria crume aka vic crume to.
Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt. 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. Death drums along the river 1963 full movie duration. The elusive scarecrow actually, a vicar with the ironic name of dr. Heres a theatrical movie trailer for tv for walt disneys treasure island and dr. All you have to do is have a netflix account and add it to your queue.