Chuck recently completed a scarecrow of rodney marsh mask as a custom order request for a client. The rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical detailing, and the costumes and scenery were nicely done. The notoriously brusque irishman was immune to the crowdpleasing sentimentality that shaped disneys empire yet he headlined two of that. For a three episode show that was not rerun much,it is very well remembered. In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series.
The scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 fantastic movie. Disneys scarecrow of romney marsh and again as night creatures from hammer house. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh scare crow movie on bluray disney doctor dr. Mixed in smuggling, the scarecrow, becomes a dark justice fighter. Originally a three part madefortv disney movie that has production quality above most theatrical period films.
The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney. The scarecrow of romney marsh in 2020 classic movies. The disney movie was adapted into a three part gold key series in 1964. Syn, alias the scarecrow and many more full length movies from the best streaming services online. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. See more ideas about romney marsh, walt disney and league of extraordinary gentlemen. 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 romney marsh of the scarecrow british heritage. The scarecrow of romney marsh bluray, 2019 for sale online. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. 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. 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.
The demon ghost fights the oppression of the king in southern england. Walt disneys scarecrow of romney marsh is an adaptation of a series of english stories featuring doctor syn, aka christopher syn a vicar. The scarecrow of romney marsh in this thrilling threepart adventure, the scarecrow of romney marsh, gallops onto bluray for the first time. This welcome addition to the walt disney treasures line does full justice to one. The scarecrow of romney marsh, in my opinion, is the best of the produced in england shows disney produced at this time. Brian, if you like patrick mcgoohan at all from danger man, you will enjoy dr syn. 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. The miniseries version was originally shown on the disney anthology television series and shown again, unedited, in the 1990s on the disney channel. See more ideas about romney marsh, league of extraordinary gentlemen and world movies. 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh, movie poster, tshirt.
With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. Jan 10, 2020 the scarecrow of romney marsh episode 2 part 2 by thebluraygeek. As always we are very grateful to our generous clients. Its a swashbuckling kids movie with great acting, and the filming locations along the english coast are a treat. Uk a vicar of the village of dymchurch has an alter ego.
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. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set. 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. While originally conceived and edited for american television and announced in an advertisement. Get the best deals for the scarecrow of romney marsh at. This doll was custom made, sculpted, and the clothes handmade. Mar 03, 20 the scarecrow of romney marsh the story of the mask by paul f. 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. Group of custom dolls featuring the scarecrow of romney marsh with his henchmen hellspite, and curlew the owl.
The scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 episodes of disneys the wonderful world of color article 2907 by dave sindelar viewing date. 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. 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 scarecrow is a mysterious and frightening character that rises above bands of british enslavers. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 full movie by thebluraygeek. Both versions are a treasure to watch, and the film itself is considered one of disneys greatest tv movie triumphs. On the southern coast of england theres a legend people tell of days long ago when the great scarecrow would ride from. 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. 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. And so began the hardtoforget theme song to the scarecrow of romney marsh. The blurelease of the movie looks very good, but not great. Figure stands approximately 12 inches, wearing tattered clothes based on.
The best tv shows and movies to bingewatch on amazon prime in may. Vicar with the other half painted, instead of a mask as in the movie, as the scarecrow. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures.
By day he was a respected member of his community, and by night he was the greatest smuggler in the whole country. 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. Be assured that thorndikes characters are not at all nice, and they all get what they deserve. Christopher syn by day and the fearsome scarecrow of romney marsh by nightis wonderfully portrayed by the great actor patrick macgoohan. Goes by, a whole new world, concert posters, movie posters, walt disney. Part 1 tv episode 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd region 1 us import ntsc at. The scarecrow of romney marsh was one of the most requested disney titles ever. Hollywood, the mirabella lancer character says that walt disney is a once in 50 or 100 years genius. The scarecrow of romney marsh bluray, 2019 for sale. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh.
In october 2019, the disney movie club released the film on bluray, this time titled the scarecrow of romney marsh. With his mysterious mask, chilling laugh and eyes more piercing than steel, kindly clergyman by day, dr. Its a 196263 movie and the remastering seems to show some haloing and artifacts. With gene hackman, al pacino, dorothy tristan, ann wedgeworth. 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 scarecrow of romney marsh, movie poster, tshirt white. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Christopher syn, rides by night disguised as the scarecrow the villagers only hope against the. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and halloween scarecrow. The scarecrow of romney marsh the story of the mask by paul f.
Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh scare crow movie on bluray. 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh blu ray disney movie club 1964 1. Walt disneys thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired february 1964. Syn conceals his secret identity behind a sackcloth mask, and carries on activities ala scarlet pimpernel and. He requested that we share his email of appreciation upon receiving it and so we shall. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney marsh. A poor 18th century english coastal farming community survives the kings ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring created by its masked. 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.
The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike. Disc two features a segment about the british films that launched disneys. 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. It starred the late patrick mcgoohan of danger mansecret agent and the prisoner fame in the title role and was directed by james neilson. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run.
The first, doctor syn 1937, featured noted actor george arliss in the title role. 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. 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, 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. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and league of extraordinary gentlemen.
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