The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike. 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. Adapted from the book christopher syn by russell thorndike and william buchanan. He requested that we share his email of appreciation upon receiving it and so we shall. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 another version, the scarecrow of romney marsh, was produced as a threepart television film in color by walt disney in 1963, a miniseries before the term was ever coined. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 kent film office. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. Visitor guides about romney marsh to view andor download.
Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, michael hordern, tony britton, sean. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 2 disc set. Disney made curlew the squires son, but in the original book, curlew was the squires daughter. The story idea came from smuggling in the 18thcentury romney marsh. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn, michael. Here you can download selfguided audio trails for st mary in the marsh. Syn, alias the scarecrow and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming services online. The adventures of a disguised vicar who fights for justice in 18 thcentury england. The scarecrow of romney marsh was broadcast in three parts in 1964. 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.
Watch disneyland the scarecrow of romney marsh part 1 1964 online free disneyland the scarecrow of romney marsh part 1. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. Lyrics to scarecrow from the scarecrow of romney marsh by the wellingtons. Romney marsh is a sparsely populated wetland area in the counties of kent and east sussex in the southeast of england. All you like the scarecrow of romney marsh dvdrip ac3 5. The issue sold out in three weeks, but as of february 17, 2009 the dvd was made. In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series. The scarecrows alarming mask and costume, plus his trademark, bloodcurdling laughechoing over romney marsh each time this demonic. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. The scarecrow of romney marsh music, videos, stats, and. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set. The scarecrow of romney marsh, russell thorndike, based dr. 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.
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. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. The scarecrow of romney marsh torrent or any other torrent from category. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney. 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 was one of the most requested disney titles ever. A new version was released to american theaters in 1975 titled dr. It was also edited into a theatrical release in the united kingdom and later in the u. Chuck recently completed a scarecrow of rodney marsh mask as a custom order request for a client. Thorndike was born in kent in 1884 and grew up with tales of these smugglers who haunted the murky marshes. The scarecrow of romney marsh watch online free junglededal. See more ideas about romney marsh, league of extraordinary gentlemen and world movies.
It was shot on location in england and was directed by james neilson. 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. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from the scarecrow of. Scarecrow of romney marsh wip page 2 the 1966 batman.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd region 1 us. 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. This disney 2 dvd collection, the scarecrow of romney marsh tells the story of a late 1700s robin hood, dr.
Listen to music from the scarecrow of romney marsh like the scarecrow of romney marsh and scarecrow of romney marsh. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. 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. The original disney press releases about the show are available as a download. The scarecrow of romney marsh was a truly wonderful adaptation of buchanans book with one major exception. Both versions are a treasure to watch, and the film itself is considered one of disneys greatest tv movie triumphs. 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 demon ghost fights the oppression of the king in southern england. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney marsh. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures limited edition. Unfollow the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The miniseries version was originally shown on the disney anthology television series and shown again, unedited, in the 1990s on the disney channel. Syn, a church vicar who rides by night as the mysterious scarecrow to foil the tax collectors of 18thcentury england. See more ideas about romney marsh, scarecrow, romney. Part 1 tv episode 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Grandly produced in england, this threepart miniseries is a story of high adventure and heart, as walt disney states in his folksy and. The people in kent and sussex have turned to smuggling to get around unjust and heavy import. Stream scarecrow of romney marsh theme song online free movie in good quality. In 1975, disney shortened the british version of the fim and distributed it to american theatres as, once again, dr. Titled the scarecrow of romney marsh, they were shown on walt disneys wonderful world of color on february 9th, 16th, and 23rd, 1964. The scarecrow of romney marsh patrick mcgoohan george cole tony britton 1962 english vicar dr.
Scarecrow of romney marsh, the television threepart television show. As always we are very grateful to our generous clients. 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 scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 was produced for the walt disneys. Christopher syn, the kindly vicar of the little town of dymchurch.
His battle against the british soldiers, even the king himself is a legendary tale, portrayed by patrick mcgoohan who recently passed away. Syn patrick mcgoohan becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart king george iiis taxmen. On the southern coast of england theres a legend people tell of days long ago when the great scarecrow would ride from. Due to its location, geography and isolation it was a smugglers paradise. Nb some of the leaflets are quite large files so may take longer than normal to download. 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. Aloha e aloha e ano ai ke aloha e aloha ae aloha e a nu ay ki aloha e theres no. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. Official website the scarecrow of the romney marsh. The vicar patrick mcgoohan begins his midnight missions to free his overtaxed parishioners. 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.