Jan 10, 2020 the scarecrow of romney marsh episode 2 part 1 by thebluraygeek. 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 was originally broadcast in february of 1964 on walt disneys wonderful world of color. Walt disneys thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired february 1964. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney marsh.
In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series. While originally conceived and edited for american television and announced in an advertisement. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and disney movies. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. The notoriously brusque irishman was immune to the crowdpleasing sentimentality that shaped disneys empire yet he headlined two of that. 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. In 2008, terry was commissioned by walt disney to provide artwork for the bonus disc of the rerelease of the 1964 movie dr. Be assured that thorndikes characters are not at all nice, and they all get what they deserve. 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.
Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact. 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. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh scare crow movie on bluray. 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. 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 dvd synopsis and information. The rerelease is part of the disney treasures series and is the best known of. 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh tv 1963 filmaffinity. 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. See more ideas about romney marsh, disney and world movies.
The scarecrow of romney marsh episode 2 part 2 by thebluraygeek. The scarecrow of romney marsh tv is a film directed by james neilson with patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern, year. The blurelease of the movie looks very good, but not great. Buy the scarecrow of romney marsh movie posters from movie poster shop. His name struck fear in the hearts of the kings soldiers. 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.
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 full movie by thebluraygeek. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. Both versions are a treasure to watch, and the film itself is considered one of disneys greatest tv movie triumphs. Syn alias the scarecrow written by russell thorndike. The miniseries version was originally shown on the disney anthology television series and shown again, unedited, in the 1990s on the disney channel. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. 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 bluray, 2019 for sale. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. 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.
Its a swashbuckling kids movie with great acting, and the filming locations along the english coast are a treat. The romney marsh of the scarecrow british heritage. The scarecrow of romney marsh movie posters are rolled in newsprint to protect edges and ship in a sturdy triangular tube approximate size is 11 x 17 inches whether you are a collector or just generous with gifts, movie posters are perfect for any occasion. Save scarecrow of romney marsh comic to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Clements church in the village of old romney, which was restored by the film company. The scarecrow of romney marsh, russell thorndike, based dr. Its a 196263 movie and the remastering seems to show some haloing and artifacts. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. Syn conceals his secret identity behind a sackcloth mask, and carries on activities ala scarlet pimpernel and. It starred the late patrick mcgoohan of danger mansecret agent and the prisoner fame in the title role and was directed by james neilson. Press gangs impressment roam the country side beating young men into submission or.
The story was made into the movie doctor syn in 1937, and again in 1962 as captain clegg. Adapts the walt disney filmmovie screenplay by robert westerby, starring patrick mcgoohan. 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 demon ghost fights the oppression of the king in southern england. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and league of extraordinary gentlemen. The scarecrow of romney marsh posters for sale online. New listing the scarecrow of romney marsh disney movie club exclusivebluray sealed. It was taken up by disney in 1963 and dramatized in the threepart tv miniseries the scarecrow of romney marsh starring patrick mcgoohan. The scarecrow of romney marsh movie posters from movie poster. And so began the hardtoforget theme song to the scarecrow of romney marsh. Divided into three episodes over consecutive weeks, it was later reedited to feature length for a u. Unfollow the scarecrow of romney marsh to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. The disney movie was adapted into a three part gold key series in 1964.
Starring patrick mcgoohan, george cole, michael hordern. 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. Part 1 tv episode 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh was one of the most requested disney titles ever.
Chuck recently completed a scarecrow of rodney marsh mask as a custom order request for a client. Syn and its characters on the exploits of actual 18th century smugglers known as the hawkhurst gang. The scarecrow of romney marsh blu ray disney movie club 1964 1. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh scare crow movie on bluray disney doctor dr.
The scarecrow of romney marsh movie posters from movie. 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. 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 1963 blu ray disney exclusive free ship. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. He requested that we share his email of appreciation upon receiving it and so we shall. In october 2019, the disney movie club released the film on bluray, this time titled the scarecrow of romney marsh. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures by walt disney video. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set. As always we are very grateful to our generous clients. See more ideas about romney marsh, league of extraordinary gentlemen and world movies. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney.
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