The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures limited edition. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings. The romney marsh of the scarecrow british heritage. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures. The adventures of a disguised vicar who fights for justice in 18 thcentury england. The miniseries version was originally shown on the disney anthology television series and shown again, unedited, in the 1990s on the disney channel. The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike. The scarecrow of romney marsh was broadcast in three parts in 1964. At one time he was the vicious pirate captain clegg and he is also the mysterious scarecrow of romney marsh, masked leader of the local smugglers. In 1975, disney shortened the british version of the fim and distributed it to american theatres as, once again, dr. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. The disney movie was adapted into a three part gold key series in 1964. 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 disney treasures collection, and was now called dr. It was disneys adaption of english stories featuring a man called dr syn, who was a.
A scarecrow is a decoy or mannequin, often in the shape of a human. 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 demon ghost fights the oppression of the king in southern england. In 18th century england, the vicar of dymchurch patrick mcgoohan takes on the alias of. The scarecrow of romney marsh music, videos, stats, and. The issue sold out in three weeks, but as of february 17, 2009 the dvd was made. Listen to music from the scarecrow of romney marsh like the scarecrow of romney marsh and scarecrow of romney marsh.
Syn, a church vicar who rides by night as the mysterious scarecrow to foil the tax collectors of 18thcentury england. Grandly produced in england, this threepart miniseries is a story of high adventure and heart, as walt disney states in his folksy and. Oldfashioned to be sure, but the scarecrow of romney marsh is still a ripping yarn and rousing family entertainment with its unforgettable hero, despicable villain, galloping chases and breathless escapes. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set.
With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. Unfollow the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. One of my favorite shows was a threeparter titled the scarecrow of romney marsh, starring patrick mcgoohan in a dual role as dr. Just scroll down and click on the appropriate link to download the leaflet. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, michael hordern, tony britton, sean scully, alan dobie production company. The vicar patrick mcgoohan begins his midnight missions to free his overtaxed parishioners. The scarecrow of romney marsh comic books are based on the 1963 disney filmed which originally aired on disneys wonderful world of color tv show. 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. This disney 2 dvd collection, the scarecrow of romney marsh tells the story of a late 1700s robin hood, dr. The original disney press releases about the show are available as a download. In 1990 my wife and i were on a driving vacation in england, with no particular. Chuck recently completed a scarecrow of rodney marsh mask as a custom order request for a client. On the southern coast of england theres a legend people tell of days long ago when the great scarecrow would ride from.
The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 kent film office. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney marsh. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. As always we are very grateful to our generous clients. Scarecrow from the scarecrow of romney marsh lyrics. Official website dr syn the scarecrow of the romney marsh. Syn alias the scarecrow written by russell thorndike. Visitor guides about romney marsh to view andor download. Nb some of the leaflets are quite large files so may take longer than normal to download. 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. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from the scarecrow of. The people in kent and sussex have turned to smuggling to get around unjust and heavy import. See more ideas about romney marsh, league of extraordinary gentlemen and world movies.
All you like the scarecrow of romney marsh dvdrip ac3 5. Be assured that thorndikes characters are not at all nice, and they all get what they deserve. The scarecrows alarming mask and costume, plus his trademark, bloodcurdling laughechoing over romney marsh each time this demonic. In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn, michael. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. A new version was released to american theaters in 1975 titled dr. It was shot on location in england and was directed by james neilson. The scarecrow of romney marsh, russell thorndike, based dr. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney. His battle against the british soldiers, even the king himself is a legendary tale, portrayed by patrick mcgoohan who recently passed away. 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. Aloha e aloha e ano ai ke aloha e aloha ae aloha e a nu ay ki aloha e theres no place id rather be than on my surfboard out. He requested that we share his email of appreciation upon receiving it and so we shall.
Part 1 tv episode 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Scarecrows are used across the world by farmers, and are a notable symbol of farms and the countryside in popular culture. Scarecrow of romney marsh, the television threepart television show. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen. In this bluray release disney corporate has a play all three episodes in sequence or one at a time as the menu items. Walt disneys scarecrow of romney marsh is an adaptation of a series of english stories featuring doctor syn, aka christopher syn a vicar. Syn, alias the scarecrow and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming services online. Scarecrow from the scarecrow of romney marsh genius. Syn 2 disc set on dvd, look no further than raredvds. 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 and its characters on the exploits of actual 18th century smugglers known as the hawkhurst gang. 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. Biz this disney classic film is right here buy now. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run.
See more ideas about romney marsh, scarecrow, romney. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, michael hordern, tony britton, sean. Christopher syn, the kindly vicar of the little town of dymchurch. Scarecrow of romney marsh wip page 2 the 1966 batman. Adapted from the book christopher syn by russell thorndike and william buchanan. From a web site called romney marsh the fifth quarter the novel doctor syn was published in 1915. 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. Lyrics to scarecrow from the scarecrow of romney marsh by the wellingtons. The scarecrow of romney marsh patrick mcgoohan george cole tony britton 1962 english vicar dr. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures by walt disney video. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. The scarecrow of romney marsh was one of the most requested disney titles ever.
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