It was disneys adaption of english stories featuring a man called dr syn, who was a vicar by day and the fearsome scarecrow by night. Scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 tv disney comic books. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact. 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. A smuggler tale of the romney marsh 1915, the beast is not named. Scarecrow from the scarecrow of romney marsh lyrics. The original disney press releases about the show are available as a download. The very popular television film starred patrick mcgoohan secret agent, the prisoner as dr. He requested that we share his email of appreciation upon receiving it and so we shall. This disney 2 dvd collection, the scarecrow of romney marsh tells the story of a late 1700s robin hood, dr. The author was the actor and writer russell thorndike. Mar 03, 20 the scarecrow of romney marsh the story of the mask by paul f.
The scarecrow of romney marsh torrent or any other torrent from category. Syn alias the scarecrow written by russell thorndike. Chuck recently completed a scarecrow of rodney marsh mask as a custom order request for a client. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. The scarecrow of romney marsh dvd includes custom artwork and dvd menu. This disney event was an adaptation of a series of english stories featuring doctor syn, aka christopher syn a vicar by day, and the fearsome scarecrow by night. I am eternally grateful for his work, his legacy and his friendship. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizenship and loyalty to an oppressive. 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.
Jul, 2016 the first thing i discovered about romney marsh was that it isnt a marsh. Aug, 2010 from a web site called romney marsh the fifth quarter the novel doctor syn was published in 1915. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 fantastic movie. The scarecrow of romney marsh was one of the most requested disney titles ever. Apr 14, 2017 disneys scarecrow of romney marsh and again as night creatures from hammer house. Unfollow the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Scarecrows are used across the world by farmers, and are a notable symbol of farms and the countryside in popular culture. The scarecrow of romney marsh the story of the mask by paul f. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. Scarecrow from the scarecrow of romney marsh genius. The first, doctor syn 1937, featured noted actor george arliss in the title role and was its stars last film. Syn, a church vicar who rides by night as the mysterious scarecrow to foil the tax collectors of 18thcentury england. The demon ghost fights the oppression of the king in southern england. And so began the hardtoforget theme song to the scarecrow of romney marsh. The romney marsh of the scarecrow british heritage. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st.
The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a threepart television miniseries by walt. It is set around the turn of the 18th century and tells the story of the vicar of dymchurch, who was once the notorious pirate captain clegg and now leads a secret life as the scarecrow, head of a gang of smugglers. Official website the scarecrow of the romney marsh dr. One of my favorite shows was a threeparter titled the scarecrow of romney marsh, starring patrick mcgoohan in a dual role as dr. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures. His battle against the british soldiers, even the king himself is a legendary tale, portrayed by patrick mcgoohan who recently passed away. The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike. The romans drained most of it, and the saxon kingdom of kent pretty much finished it off before king alfreds time. 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh was a truly wonderful adaptation of buchanans book with one major exception.
Disney made curlew the squires son, but in the original book, curlew was the squires daughter. This is from walt disneys scarecrow of romney marsh school filmstrip lp dr. Best fiendish laugh as a youth in the 60s, i used to watch a show on our blackandwhite television called scarecrow of romney marsh. Scarecrow of romney marsh, the television threepart television show. Folks that know me are well aware of my longterm interest in disney television shows. A smuggler tale of the romney marsh internet archive.
The dvds are formatted region free so they will play on any dvd player, dvdrom xbox or ps2 worldwide all dvds are presented in full screen, commercial free and unedited. Welcome to the scarecrow of romney marsh costume page. The scarecrow of romney marsh revisits the basic plot of an old george arliss movie, dr. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings. Syn alias the scarecrow for me even though there wasnt anything he hated more. To their credit, on monday, disney released a list of 77 legacy films. 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 disneys adaption of english stories featuring a man called dr syn, who was a. It was also edited into a theatrical release in the united kingdom and later in the u. Be assured that thorndikes characters are not at all nice, and they all get what they deserve. A scarecrow is a decoy or mannequin, often in the shape of a human. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh. 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. On the southern coast of england theres a legend people tell of days long ago when the great scarecrow would ride from. It used to be very marshy indeed, but that was a long time ago. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 episodes of disneys the wonderful world of color article 2907 by dave sindelar viewing date. Adaptation of the walt disney tv episodes of the scarecrow of romney marsh with art by dan spiegle. 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. A poor 18th century english coastal farming community survives the kings ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring created by its masked. 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. Sooner check out ebay for a used copy, or download from a torrent site.
The scarecrow of romney marsh theme song internet archive. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. The adventures of a disguised vicar who fights for justice in 18 thcentury england. See more ideas about romney marsh, walt disney and league of extraordinary gentlemen. The scarecrows alarming mask and costume, plus his trademark, bloodcurdling laughechoing over romney marsh each time this demonic. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact you. The people in kent and sussex have turned to smuggling to get around unjust and heavy import. The scarecrow of romney marsh was originally broadcast in february of 1964 on walt disneys wonderful world of color. Titled the scarecrow of romney marsh, they were shown on walt disneys wonderful world of color on february 9th, 16th, and 23rd, 1964.
Uk a vicar of the village of dymchurch has an alter ego. Unfollow scarecrow of romney marsh to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Walt disneys thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired february 1964. The scarecrow of romney marsh was first conceived as a 3part miniseries for disneys own wonderful world of color walts successor to. In the other books of the series syn is presented as a hero, but here he is a much darker character. 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.
In 1975, disney shortened the british version of the fim and distributed it to american theatres as, once again, dr. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. 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. In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney marsh. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set.
Across romney marsh rides the scarecrow, aka the reverend doctor christopher syn, leader of kentish smugglers in russell thorndikes novels. Jan 16, 2009 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. The first thing i discovered about romney marsh was that it isnt a marsh. Adapted from the book christopher syn by russell thorndike and william buchanan. Syn, a church vicar who rides by night as the mysterious scarecrow to foil the. Heck, i even wrote a book for disney on the subject, the wonderful world of disney television.
Disneys scarecrow of romney marsh and again as night creatures from hammer house. See more ideas about romney marsh, league of extraordinary gentlemen and world movies. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. This disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life.
On the dover coast in the 1760s, king georges army is unable to curtail smuggling activities because the overtaxed locals are openly aiding a mysterious masked outlaw called the scarecrow. Longtime fans ponder why, then, so many beloved, familyfriendly, and awardwinning disney titles are awol from disney plus. The issue sold out in three weeks, but as of february 17, 2009 the dvd was made. I will never forget the time my wife and i sat with him at his breakfast table at his beautiful home in pacific palisades while he did oneman plays for us while jumping up every few minutes to. 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. 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. As always we are very grateful to our generous clients. 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.
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