It starred the late patrick mcgoohan of danger mansecret agent and the prisoner fame in the title role and was directed by james neilson. Mixed in smuggling, the scarecrow, becomes a dark justice fighter. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures. Get the best deals for the scarecrow of romney marsh at. That doesnt detract from the enjoyment of finally being able to again watch patrick mcgoohan as the scarecrow of romney marsh after so many years.
On the southern coast of england theres a legend people tell of days long ago when the great scarecrow would ride from. Syn, alias the scarecrow and many more full length movies from the best streaming services online. Goes by, a whole new world, concert posters, movie posters, walt disney. In october 2019, the disney movie club released the film on bluray, this time titled the scarecrow of romney marsh. Vicar with the other half painted, instead of a mask as in the movie, as the scarecrow.
Be assured that thorndikes characters are not at all nice, and they all get what they deserve. Its a swashbuckling kids movie with great acting, and the filming locations along the english coast are a treat. The romney marsh of the scarecrow british heritage. Uk a vicar of the village of dymchurch has an alter ego. 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, 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. Press gangs impressment roam the country side beating young men into submission or unconsciousness, usually at local inns and pubs, in order to enslave them in the royal british navy. 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. Part 1 tv episode 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The scarecrow of romney marsh, movie poster, tshirt white.
The scarecrow of romney marsh blu ray disney movie club 1964 1. While originally conceived and edited for american television and announced in an advertisement. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 full movie by thebluraygeek. The scarecrow of romney marsh, in my opinion, is the best of the produced in england shows disney produced at this time. This welcome addition to the walt disney treasures line does full justice to one. Anderson i think most of us who grew up watching the disney sunday television show can fondly remember the scarecrow of romney marsh, originally broadcast in three parts in 1963, and then subsequently rerun over the next few decades i first saw.
The notoriously brusque irishman was immune to the crowdpleasing sentimentality that shaped disneys empire yet he headlined two of that. He requested that we share his email of appreciation upon receiving it and so we shall. The miniseries version was originally shown on the disney anthology television series and shown again, unedited, in the 1990s on the disney channel. The best tv shows and movies to bingewatch on amazon prime in may. Chuck recently completed a scarecrow of rodney marsh mask as a custom order request for a client. Jul, 2016 syn has been made into movies three times, including a 1962 walt disney production the scarecrow of romney marsh that made the smugglers into a sort of happy robin hood gang intent on social justice. Mar 03, 20 the scarecrow of romney marsh the story of the mask by paul f. The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike. With his mysterious mask, chilling laugh and eyes more piercing than steel, kindly clergyman by day, dr. Brian, if you like patrick mcgoohan at all from danger man, you will enjoy dr syn. 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, must find a way to protect his smuggling band not only from the kings forces but also from a wouldbe traitor within his own gang.
Its a 196263 movie and the remastering seems to show some haloing and artifacts. The scarecrow of romney marsh bluray, 2019 for sale online. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. Originally a three part madefortv disney movie that has production quality above most theatrical period films.
For a three episode show that was not rerun much,it is very well remembered. Oct 28, 2008 walt disneys scarecrow of romney marsh is an adaptation of a series of english stories featuring doctor syn, aka christopher syn a vicar by day, and the fearsome scarecrow by night. 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. This twodisc dvd set captures 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. The scarecrow is a mysterious and frightening character that rises above bands of british enslavers.
The blurelease of the movie looks very good, but not great. See more ideas about romney marsh, league of extraordinary gentlemen and world movies. Syn conceals his secret identity behind a sackcloth mask, and carries on activities ala scarlet pimpernel and. Walt disneys scarecrow of romney marsh is an adaptation of a series of english stories featuring doctor syn, aka christopher syn a vicar by day, and the fearsome scarecrow by night. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. In alan moore and kevin oneills league of extraordinary gentlemen a portrait reveals that dr syn was a member of the 18th century league, alongside the scarlet pimpernel, the pimpernels wife, lemuel gulliver gullivers travels, natty bumpo hawkeye from last of the mohicans and fanny hill. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. Christopher syn, rides by night disguised as the scarecrow the villagers only hope against the. Both versions are a treasure to watch, and the film itself is considered one of disneys greatest tv movie triumphs. See more ideas about romney marsh, walt disney and league of extraordinary gentlemen. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney marsh. The scarecrow of romney marsh dvd synopsis and information. The scarecrow of romney marsh in 2020 classic movies.
The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd region 1 us import ntsc at. Christopher syn by day and the fearsome scarecrow of romney marsh by nightis wonderfully portrayed by the great actor patrick macgoohan. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney. Max, an excon drifter with a penchant for brawling is amused by lion, a homeless exsailor, and they partner up as they head east together.
Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh. With gene hackman, al pacino, dorothy tristan, ann wedgeworth. The scarecrow of romney marsh was one of the most requested disney titles ever. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 fantastic movie. Group of custom dolls featuring the scarecrow of romney marsh with his henchmen hellspite, and curlew the owl. As always we are very grateful to our generous clients. Starring patrick mcgoohan, george cole, michael hordern directed by james neilson one part walt disney, one part patrick mcgoohan a bittersweet recipe if ever there was one. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. 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. Walt disneys scarecrow of romney marsh is an adaptation of a series of english stories featuring doctor syn, aka christopher syn a vicar. Sep 01, 2008 the miniseries version was originally shown on the disney anthology television series and shown again, unedited, in the 1990s on the disney channel.
Syn has been made into movies three times, including a 1962 walt disney production the scarecrow of romney marsh that made the smugglers into a sort of happy robin hood gang intent on social justice. Figure stands approximately 12 inches, wearing tattered clothes based on. The demon ghost fights the oppression of the king in southern england. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 episodes of disneys the wonderful world of color article 2907 by dave sindelar viewing date. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and league of extraordinary gentlemen. The scarecrow of romney marsh, movie poster, tshirt. The scarecrow of romney marsh in this thrilling threepart adventure, the scarecrow of romney marsh, gallops onto bluray for the first time. A poor 18th century english coastal farming community survives the kings ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring created by its masked. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set. Disneys scarecrow of romney marsh and again as night creatures from hammer house. The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a threepart television miniseries by walt disney in 1963, as part of walt disneys wonderful world of color.
Walt disneys thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired february 1964. The single disc contains the three episodes as originally broadcast in 1963, with walt disneys introductions but with none of the supplemental features that appear on previous releases. The scarecrow of romney marsh bluray, 2019 for sale. Disc two features a segment about the british films that launched disneys. By day he was a respected member of his community, and by night he was the greatest smuggler in the whole country. The disney movie was adapted into a three part gold key series in 1964. Hollywood, the mirabella lancer character says that walt disney is a once in 50 or 100 years genius.
Jan 10, 2020 the scarecrow of romney marsh episode 2 part 2 by thebluraygeek. The scarecrow of romney marsh the story of the mask by paul f. And so began the hardtoforget theme song to the scarecrow of romney marsh. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and halloween scarecrow. The rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical detailing, and the costumes and scenery were nicely done. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh scare crow movie on bluray disney doctor dr. In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh scare crow movie on bluray.
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