Syn, alias the scarecrow is full of mcgoohans slyness and crackling dialogue, full of plotting and trickery. 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. There have been 3 films made with the doctor syn character. A very entertaining adventure film about an 18thcentury smuggler and his masked gang marauding near the white cliffs of dover in southern england. 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 legend, from his origins in literature through walt disneys film version. Syn stories, disneys version is, as you might expect, a bit milder and more anodyne.
Syn is a priest by day and a pirate called scarecrow. The hammer film was based on thorndyke, so disney lawyers were unable to shut it down. This version was shown in europe as well as central and south america through 1966. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 patrick mcgoohan dvd. Syn, alias the scarecrow introduced a generation of impressionable youths to the questionable activities and morals of. Syn, alias the scarecrow trailer for tv, 1975 main actors. Syn, alias the scarecrow but who also composed extensively for the concert hall, died mar. Based on the book, christopher syn, by russell thorndike and william buchanan. Syn, alias the scarecrow with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. 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, the featurelength film created from the tv episodes for release in england.
Jul 26, 2012 our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks 1964s dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow is a film directed by james neilson with patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, eric pohlmann, year. Syn, alias the scarecrow, the british theatrical version was released on a double bill with the sword in the stone, and ran during the 1963 christmas season advertised in the january 1964 issue of photoplay. The scarecrow carries on his activities aided by his sexton, alias hellspite, the squires son, john banks and finally pughs lieutenant, philip brackenbury, who is in love with kate banks.
Long and short form essays, film theory, indepth analysis and. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dr. Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date.
A three part megaevent of the disneyland television show back in 1963, the scarecrow of romney marsh better known by its video title of dr. 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. So mild and adonyne, in fact, that the screenshots presented here kind of sum up the production a load of heads no action, no death, no flaming skeletons, no blood crazed tongueless mulattos just good old, dull old family. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A poor 18th century english coastal farming community survives the kings ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring created by its masked leader called the scarecrow. Syn, alias the scarecrow in strict contrast to hammers exciting and sensational approach to the dr. Gerard schurmann, whose 1960s film scores included the bedford incident and dr. So mild and adonyne, in fact, that the screenshots presented here kind of sum up the production a load of heads no action, no death, no flaming. The later books serve as earlier adventures of the scarecrow.
Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by night, robbing ships and thwarting the kings men. Disneys scarecrow of romney marsh and again as night creatures from hammer house. 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. This has been given the full disney treatment with a perfect print5. Us film us by genre world cinema alternative cinema christmas dr.
Syn, alias the scarecrow that was released theatrically in 1963 overseas and in 1975 stateside. Syn, alias the scarecrow skuespillere og skuespillerinder. Change syns name to bliss, and play down the scarecrow identity hammers scarecrow is a lookouts disguise, never peter. However, the movie is what movies should be, exciting, well done, and good for the entire family. Syn makes its longawaited dvd debut in both its 3episode format and its feature film version titled dr. In the 1970s, the production was reedited again for its first american theatrical release. Syn alias the scarecrow 1964 dvd for sale patrick mcgoohan disney set. Syn alias the scarecrow original disney 27x41 one sheet movie poster patrick mcgoohan and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 kent film office. Great family entertainment with patrick mcgoohan danger man, the prisoneras dr syn.
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, alias the scarecrow 1963 g 1h 38min adventure 21 november 1975 usa in 18th century england, the mysterious masked rider known as the scarecrow leads a rebel band to save the town of romney marsh from the kings oppression and naval press gangs. Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show wonderful world of. Russell thorndike wrote a half dozen or so books about dr.
A poor 18th century english coastal farming community survives the kings ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring. 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. A member of the disney movie club has to be really on the ball to buy dvds either right away or as a preorder. This book, the first, comes when clegg the pirate, who has been living in quiet seclusion in romney marsh at dymchurch as a minister, dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 july 12, 20 october 26, 2019 monsterhunter a three part megaevent of the disneyland television show back in 1963, the scarecrow of romney marsh better known by its video title of dr. Publication date 1975 topics adventure and adventurers, heroes and heroines publisher new york. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. 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. It also includes the original introductions by walt disney and a documentary on disneys interest in the property. I began this project in july 2000, and worked at it, on and off, until january 2003. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow but who also composed extensively for the concert hall, died march 24 at his home in. Syn, alias the scarecrow in server rapida, scoprire dr. It stars patrickprisonermcgoohan as dr synan 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.
Claiming one of three spots in the series eighth wave, dr. 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. Dr syn, the vicar of dymchurch, is also a notorious smuggler known as the scarecrow. The scarecrow of romney marsh dvd 1964 for sale disney 2 disc special edition set patrick mcgoohan. It stars patrickprisoner mcgoohan as dr synan 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. The twodisc set includes the american television version and the theatrical version dr. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and disney movies. The film was released as part of the disney treasures collection in 1964. Syn alias the scarecrow aka 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. This disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life. Dec 11, 2011 in strict contrast to hammers exciting and sensational approach to the dr. Mcgoohan seamlessly drifts back and forth between both characters and has you believing youre seeing two completely different people. There was also a novelization of the disney theatrical version, titled doctor syn, alias the scarecrow and written by vic crume. The rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical detailing, and the costumes and scenery were nicely done. Syn, alias the scarecrow in film completo, controlla dr.
The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a television miniseries by walt disney in 1964 and starred patrick mcgoohan. Unavailable per item a mysterious masked rider leads a gang of rebels from romney marsh, against the kings. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 streaming ita elas world. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and league of extraordinary gentlemen. 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. The disney version was shot on location in england. If you have any information regarding this film, any of the stills, or even better, some now shots please contact us. Syn alias the scarecrow, the british theatrical version was released on a double bill with disneys the sword in the stone, and ran during the 1963 christmas season. This is an amazing 2 dvd set capturing 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. 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 film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes. Our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks 1964s dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 danske film stream gratis.
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