Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizensh. The 100 best movies youve never seen crouse, richard. This dvd set includes all three of the original tv episodes plus the theatrical version of the film that was released in england. Syn, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes. This film was released just before arc morphed into american international pictures. Dramatic, exciting, suspenseful, and swashbuckling even though only one sword is brandished, dr. Syn alias the scarecrow, 1963, directed by james neilson, with patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton. Syn makes its longawaited dvd debut in both its 3episode format and its feature film version titled dr. Unfortunately, disney had a change of heart and pulled the title from its release schedule. 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.
Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Saturday nightdoctor syn, alias the scarecrow supply division, to clerk, cus tomis division. Syn, alias the scarecrow from 1963 and chopped it up into chapters for tv. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh. The scarecrow of romney marsh doctor syn alias the scarecrow 1963 1964 everything gets old. 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 patrick mcgoohan george cole tony britton 1962 english vicar dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow movie posters from movie poster shop. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. Full text of ninetyfirst annual chautauqua program. This is an original one sheet poster from the film dr syn re released in. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by night, robbing ships and thwarting the kings men. The league of extraordinary gentlemen is an ongoing graphic novel series written by alan moore and illustrated by kevin oneill. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. 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.
I remember the scarecrow left a big impression on me, too. Track the movies you watch 2017 classic horror film. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. I loved the disney version when i was a kid, but i havent seen it since, so im curious to see if it holds up. Ironically, the collapse of the studios that could not contain, and did not care to employ, him, was a boon for just about every independent in the business except welles. This version was shown in europe as well as central and south america through 1966. 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 aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. Pyramid 9780515040456 paperback motor city books wonderful world of disney. All you have to do is have a netflix account and add it to your queue. Along the way i suggested we bring another colorful disney swashbuckler into our jack sparrow adventuresthe marvelous scarecrow of romney marsh as portrayed by patrick mcgoohan in the terrific threepart television series from 1963, dr syn, alias the scarecrow. The primary commentator on the league of extraordinary gentlemen series hereto after loeg, is jess nevins, whose published works are considered the most complete annotations of all the various literary references made by this series. The film was released as part of the disney treasures collection in 1964.
Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. Unfollow dr syn scarecrow to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Before moving on to a truly great story by fanatic gary guzzo about the night that disney premiered dr. Elfin new trendy chinese shar pei earings fashion jewelry. One other disney film was the mini monster movie babysecret of the lost legend 1985. Syn alias the scarecrow insert r75 disney, creepy art of patrick mcgoohan as scarecrow. Richard crouse, film critic and host of televisions awardwinning reel to real, details his favorite films, from the sublime monsoon wedding to the ridiculous eegah. 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. 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. A film directed by jerry schatzberg in 1973 starring al pacino and gene hackman is titled scarecrow and deals with two. Syn, alias the scarecrow video i watched and loved the episodes of dr syn as a child, i would love to watch them with my grandchildren.
Peter wilton cushing, obe 26 may 19 11 august 1994, was an english actor best known for his roles in the hammer productions horror films of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, as well as his performance as grand moff tarkin in star wars 1977. His last filmed interview was for the 2008 dvd release of dr. If you have any information regarding this film, any of the stills, or even better, some now shots please contact us. I began this project in july 2000, and worked at it, on and off, until january 2003. In tough guy mode, mcgoohan appeared in movies like hell drivers 1957 and the. Apr 20, 2020 i wish that disney would put this classic film dr. With a huge cult following, its lack of appearance on dvd is shameful. The supporting cast is outstanding as well, and story, supervised personally by disney himself, is exciting and comes to a satisfying conclusion. Peter cushing may 26, 19august 11, 1994 was an english actor best known for his roles in the hammer studios horror films of the 1950s,60s, and70s, as well as his performance as grand moff wilhuff tarkin in star wars 1977. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. 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 the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. Unknown to all but a few locals dr syn also hides a secret past, that he was once the notorious pirate captain clegg. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 kent film office. Dr syn alias the scarecrow 1963 dvd patrick mcgoohan. The doctor syn character, played by a young patrick mcgoohan in the title role, is known either as the scarecrow of romney marsh or dr syn, alias the scarecrow. Bway salvation, paris is out, 70 girls 70, love me love my. Syn, alias the scarecrow but who also composed extensively for the concert hall, died march 24 at his. Look whats happened to rosemarys baby 1976 collectible 3 movie combo dvd location. 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. Syn will contain the three episodes of the scarecrow of romney marsh as they originally aired on walts weekly anthology in. 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. I had never heard of this title before, but after some brief research i discovered that dr.
The scarecrow of romney marsh, in a dvd set that includes both the threeepisode series from 1963 and the reedited theatrical release version, dr. Mar 03, 20 yes, this fantastic walt disney production spanned two eras of childhood, living on in not only repeated television reruns, but also as an edited down featurelength film, dr. Viceroys house is personal and political says gurinder. Syn, alias the scarecrow that was released theatrically in 1963 overseas and in 1975 stateside. During the 1950s and 1960s, schurmann was best known for his music for the cinema, from the ealing classics the long arm 1956 and man in the sky 1957 to the disney adventure romp dr syn, alias the scarecrow 1963, the ceremony 1963, the bedford incident 1965 and incorporating such iconic fantasy titles as horrors of the black museum. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh on dvd as part of their treasures series. Another fun historical adventure that combines elements of the legendary dick turpin, naturally rebranded big dick for carry on purposes, and russell thorndikes doctor syn novels 191544 about a smuggler, which had inspired disney film, dr syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 1. Jul 26, 2012 our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks. I remember the disney sunday episodes scaring the crap out of me when i was a kid. Whos who in the entertainment world a aaron, paul director, producer, writer.
Syn, alias the scarecrow is an absorbing film whose title character takes his rightful place alongside the likes of robin hood, zorro, the scarlet pimpernel, and every other hero who valiantly fights against injustice. On completion of the advanced firstaid course cards and badges are. His acting career spanned over six decades and included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as many television, stage and radio roles. 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. Spanning over six decades, his acting career included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as many television, stage and radio roles. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact you wont. The film alone had several national and international theatrical releases in the 1960s and 1970s. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1962 cast and crew moviefone. A very entertaining adventure film about an 18thcentury smuggler and his masked gang marauding near the white cliffs of dover in southern england. Crousethe 100 best movies youve never seen docshare. Michael collins born october 31, 1930 is an american former astronaut who flew the apollo 11 command module columbia around the moon while his crewmates, neil armstrong and buzz aldrin, made the first crewed landing on the surface.
Spanning over six decades, his acting career included appearances. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set. Film music, an album by gerard schurmann, bbc philharmonic, rumon gamba on spotify. Elfin new trendy chinese shar pei earings fashion jewelry gold color silver color animal dog earrings for women. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1964 this british disney film was slated for release on dvd some time ago, and immediately became a hot preorder item on amazon. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen. The rings success leads king george to order the royal armys general pugh to capture and execute the ringleaders. There have been 3 films made with the doctor syn character. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival. Offbeat movie buffs, discerning video renters, and critical viewers will benefit from this roll call of the best overlooked films of the last 70 years. Syn is beloved in the memories of people who as children saw the program in its three parts on television in the early 1960s. When customs and excise men arrive at the village of dymchurch in kent, they uncover an intricate smuggling network being coordinated by the local parson, dr syn. Film, for an artist, is the most unwieldy of canvasses, and the most expensive.
George arliss plays doctor syn in this, his last film. Syn was the leader of a band of rebels who dressed like a scarecrow and rode around on horseback scaring people. Originally, the production was only intended to be aired in three parts on disneys weekly television show. For those who remember the three 1964 tv episodes, you might be in luck.
Why does the village parson, doctor syn, react so violently to the presence of the mulatto. Syn books and their eventual evolution into the disney film and tv serial. Another fierce and iconoclastic independent, samuel fuller, had similar problems. Louise was played by jill curzon, the english ladies clay pigeon shooting champion of 1961, who was recognisable from her regular role as norma in the sitcom hugh and i bbc, 19627 and had also been seen in disneys dr syn, alias the scarecrow 1962, 80,000 suspects 1963 and the intelligence men 1965. This disney drama, originally broadcast as a threepart tv episode, tells the story of a vicars double life. Gerard schurmann, whose 1960s film scores included the bedford incident and dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow film is it possible to get copies the original films. 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. Competitive dynamics and global perspectives 2024 the main key players like bayer, roche, sanofi, abbott, nipro science in me posology. Antidraft, antitaxation finding his parish flock taxed into poverty, a country vicar secretly takes on the kings taxmen by night in the guise of a hideous scarecrow. Claiming one of three spots in the series eighth wave, dr.
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. Syn alias the scarecrow 1963 part 1 opening credits. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd region 1 us. Since 1979, film art by david bordwell and kristin thompson has been the bestselling and widely respected introduction to the study of cinema. Hi bret im producing a documentary for the disney treasures dvd release of dr. The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a television miniseries by walt disney in 1964 and starred patrick mcgoohan. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news.
About seven years ago, i switched my main focus to providing the comics the collectors demanded most, in the time period when they at their peak demand, so once again 2017 continued to be yet another blockbuster year in sales for us. Playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Syn, alias the scarecrow with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. The rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical detailing, and the costumes and scenery were nicely done. Syn, childrens paradise, artists paradise, history of dr. Im seeking people who might agree to be interviewed and share their knowledge about the dr. 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. At night men dress in the eerie garb of the marsh phantoms, and take their orders from the sinister scarecrow. Twofisted lawrence tierney is the cop investigating the case. 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. Circus world material intended for publication in the spillway should be received in the panama. Between dr syn, daniel boone and davey crocket disney made my childhood worth remembering. Syn, alias the scarecrow romney marsh, vintage halloween decorations.
Extract from a television showing circa 1990 of the early 1960s film starring patrick mcgoohan and many other british character actors of the time. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Doctor syn, american red cross, participated in alias the scarecrow the capping ceremony. Peter wilton cushing obe 26 may 19 11 august 1994 was an english actor best known for his roles in the hammer productions horror films of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, as well as his performance as grand moff tarkin in star wars 1977. Syn, alias the scarecrow syn russell thorndike captain by napoleonsbooks dr. Historical dictionary of fantasy literature ereading. Syn alias the scarecrow written by russell thorndike. It is a battle both of wits and action that the scarecrow must win to save not only his own life but those of the men he leads while keeping the vital smuggling operation running. Destino, the 2003 completion of an abandoned 1940s walt disneysalvador dali short film, will be accompanied by a featurelength documentary plus the featurettes the disney that almost was and encounters with walt. It was taken up by disney in 1963 and dramatized in the threepart tv miniseries the scarecrow of romney marsh starring patrick mcgoohan.
1437 1185 909 39 1407 161 644 653 291 139 1047 182 75 127 906 891 39 345 1077 304 1019 46 385 1247 1072 899 432 1177 111 750 714 1185 190 302 555 274 976 385 192 638 120 378