I have a theory on why the scarecrow rarely got out of the vault. Vintage tv wonderful world of disney dr syn alias the scarecrow vic crume book. Syn, the local village vicar by day, and the scarecrow, a frightening masked smuggler by night, robbing ships and thwarting the kings men. The twodisc set includes the american television version and the original british theatrical version dr. Syn alias the scarecrow walt disney presents the scarecrow of romney marsh starring patrick mcgoohan as dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1975 edition open library. Syn is beloved in the memories of people who as children saw the program in its three parts on television in the early 1960s. Hi bret im producing a documentary for the disney treasures dvd release of dr. Syn books and their eventual evolution into the disney film and tv serial. Syn alias the scarecrow walt disney presents the scarecrow of romney marsh starring. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Syn, alias the scarecrow film theatrical version of the scarecrow of romney marsh television episodes. Syn was based on a real person and characterized in the books by english author russell thorndike.
Dr syn, alias the scarecrow bounced back to theaters, coming to the big screen in the us in 1975, which is where the cult success really began to spring up, the stark nature of the scarecrow. Think againits actually walt disneys the scarecrow of romney marsh. Unfollow dr syn scarecrow to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The scarecrow of romney marsh debuted on the wonderful world of color and kiddies all across america and britain were glued to their television sets to watch the burlap masked avenger of justice ride through romney marsh in the dark of night cackling like a banshee. Mar 03, 2014 the scarecrow of romney marsh aka dr syn alias the scarecrow. Eventually, in 1975, disney did release a movie, known as dr.
Russell thorndike wrote a half dozen or so books about dr. Based on the book, christopher syn, by russell thorndike and william buchanan. Patrick mcgoohan known at the time for his iconic role as john drake on danger man stars as dr. Somebody must have noticed that this was subversive stuff, especially in the context of the 60s.
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. All you have to do is have a netflix account and add it to your queue. Dressed in tattered clothes and straw, he prowled the countryside with his band of. Syn was an actual historical figure and a documentary on disneys interest in the property. Aug 25, 2018 doctor syn this work is in the public domain in the united states because it was published before january 1, 1925. Christopher syn became the basis for the 1962 disney production see below. The author died in 1972, so this work is also in the public domain in countries and areas where the term is the authors life plus 30 years or less. Syn, alias the scarecrow movie script by robert westerby on. The scarecrow of romney marsh airs on walt disneys. Syn was a kindly sort of fellow, noted patrick mcgoohan, who.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christopher syn the scarecrow in walt disneys scarecrow of romney marsh, dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Syn, who leads a double life as a mildmannered village vicar by day, and a fearsome avenger known as the scarecrow by night. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. Doctor syn by russell thorndike goodreads share book. The haunting burlapmasked scarecrow is a folk hero to the villagers, who are overtaxed by king george iii, and brutalized. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dr. There are books by thorndike starting in 1915 on which the disney tv mini series was based. I had never heard of this title before, but after some brief research i discovered that. Robin hood and zorro were loyal to rightful kings, making trouble for lowerlevel officials who betrayed the royal trust. The rest of the cast was solid, too, as was the historical detailing, and the costumes and scenery were nicely done.
Syn, disguised as the scarecrow, rides to the defense of the hardpressed farmers and villagers. The scarecrow of romney marsh also known as doctor syn, alias the scarecrow is a threepart adaptation of russell thorndykes first doctor syn adventure, made for walt disneys wonderful world of color in 1964. Syn, alias the scarecrow, the british theatrical version was released on a double bill with the sword in the stone, and ran during the. Syn alias the scarecrow written by russell thorndike. The scarecrow of romney marsh also known as doctor syn, alias the scarecrow is a threepart adaptation of russell thorndykes first doctor syn adventure, made for walt disneys wonderful world. William buchanan novel, russell thorndike novel 1 more credit. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow by vic crume, 1975, pyramid. Nov 21, 2008 dr syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 feature film the scarecrow of romney marsh would give mcgoohan international exposure and launch him as a movie actor, and he was pleased with a role that gave him many layers of subtlety between the characters dual personality. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The scarecrow of romney marsh aka dr syn alias the scarecrow.
Syn, alias the scarecrow, et al page 2 in the balcony. This is a computer generated audiobook using a reasonably natural and human sounding text to speech program. The scarecrow another great mcgoohan role, i think for disney. The author died in 1972, so this work is also in the public domain in countries. Unlike walt disneys other television series which spanned across twenty or more 12 hour episodes, the scarecrow of romney marsh was structured more like a miniseries and aired in three 1. A very entertaining adventure film about an 18thcentury smuggler and his masked gang marauding near the white cliffs of dover in southern england. Dr syn a strange hero i love books, new books, books to read. After new york city receives a series of attacks from giant flying robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as well as the reason for the disappearances of famous scientists around the world. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh on dvd as part of their treasures series. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st.
The year is 1736 and rebellion rolls across the english countryside as the peasants of the dymchurch parish struggle under the strain created by king george iiis oppresive taxes. The scarecrow of romney marsh, which was later edited down and released theatrically as dr. The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike. 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 makes its longawaited dvd debut in both its 3episode format and its feature film version titled dr. This book, the first, comes when clegg the pirate, who has been living in quiet seclusion in romney marsh at dymchurch as a minister, dr. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael. The reverend doctor christopher syn is the protagonist of a series of historical novels by british writer and actor russell thorndike, published between 1915 and 1944 but set in the 18th century from 1754. Syn, alias the scarecrow, was not the first film about dr.
Christopher syn by day and the fearsome scarecrow of romney marsh by nightis wonderfully portrayed by the great actor patrick macgoohan. Im seeking people who might agree to be interviewed and share their. Syn, alias the scarecrow by vic crume, 1975, pyramid books edition, paperback in english donate. Claiming one of three spots in the series eighth wave, dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow revisited figure model, scale model. Pyramid 9780515040456 paperback motor city books wonderful world of disney. Syn alias the scarecrow the wonderful world of disney. Family adventures, period pieces, book characters, disney, family dramas, pre20th. His name struck fear in the hearts of the kings soldiers. Im seeking people who might agree to be interviewed and share their knowledge about the dr.
Syn alias the scarecrow the wonderful world of disney crume, vic from the screenplay by robert westerby based on the book by russel on. The scarecrow of romney marsh also known as doctor syn, alias the. Dr syn alias the scarecrow by vic crume and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Syn alias the scarecrow novel cover, rebuilt by scott dutton catspaw dynamics. 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. Syn alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Syn, alias the scarecrow 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This book, the first, comes when clegg the pirate, who has been living in quiet seclusion in romney. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact you wont.
Syn alias the scarecrow novel cover catspaw dynamics. Syn, alias the scarecrow that was released theatrically in 1963 overseas and in 1975 stateside. A smuggler tale of the romney marsh internet archive. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. It also includes the original introductions by walt disney in which he erroneously indicates that dr. Syn, but certainly the version todays audiences most remember. Mar 29, 2020 dr syn alias the scarecrow by vic crume. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
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