See more ideas about romney marsh, disney and world movies. There are books by thorndike starting in 1915 on which the disney tv mini series was based. Part 1 tv episode 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Both versions are a treasure to watch, and the film itself is considered one of disneys greatest tv movie triumphs. The scarecrow of romney marsh is among the last of the classic films that disney studios produced in the 1960s before its releases started their long slide downward into the 1980s. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. For a three episode show that was not rerun much,it is very well remembered. Its a 196263 movie and the remastering seems to show some haloing and artifacts. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh. The notoriously brusque irishman was immune to the crowdpleasing sentimentality that shaped disneys empire yet he headlined two of that. The people in kent and sussex have turned to smuggling to get around unjust and heavy import. In 2008, terry was commissioned by walt disney to provide artwork for the bonus disc of the rerelease of the 1964 movie dr. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh scare crow movie on bluray disney doctor dr.
Most of the movie is action filmed with no particular style and lacking the memorable setpieces that distinguished disneys liveaction features like kidnapped and. 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 dvd synopsis and information. Not your typical disney fare, the scarecrow of romney marsh, starring patrick mcgoohan, was much scarier than zorro. Although released as an exclusive to disney movie club members as was the 20,000 leagues under the sea bluray, creepy classics has gotten their hands on copies of the bluray release of the scarecrow of romney marsh. This was made for tv but was even better than some contemporary theatrical releases from disney. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern, geoffrey keen, kay walsh, eric pohlmann director. The disney movie club exclusives can be a mixed bag, as many are barebones releases. Chuck recently completed a scarecrow of rodney marsh mask as a custom order request for a client. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh scare crow movie on.
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. And so began the hardtoforget theme song to the scarecrow of romney marsh. 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 walt disney treasures. The scarecrow of romney marsh the story of the mask by paul f. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact. The scarecrow of romney marsh is a threepart television show that originally aired on walt disney s wonderful world of color in february of 1964. The scarecrow of romney marsh blu ray disney movie club 1964 1. Christopher syn, a cleric by day and dashing robin hood. The scarecrow of romney marsh, in my opinion, is the best of the produced in england shows disney produced at this time. In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series. 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. This book was written after the disney tv mini series the scarecrow of romney marsh in 1963 i still remember the tv series from my childhood and the book really is very good and brings that series into print.
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. It starred the late patrick mcgoohan of danger mansecret agent and the prisoner fame in the title role and was directed by james neilson. The scarecrow of romney marsh was broadcast in three parts in 1964. The scarecrow of romney marsh is a threepart television show that originally aired on walt disneys wonderful world of color in february of 1964. 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 adventures of a disguised vicar who fights for justice in 18 thcentury england. Disneys the scarecrow of romney marsh recently released. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney. Adapted from the book christopher syn by russell thorndike and william buchanan. The issue sold out in three weeks, but as of february 17, 2009 the dvd was made. In october 2019, the disney movie club released the film on bluray, this time titled the scarecrow of romney marsh. 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 disney s greatest tv movie triumphs. Syn alias the scarecrow written by russell thorndike.
The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a threepart television. New listing the scarecrow of romney marsh disney movie club exclusivebluray sealed. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney marsh. Walt disneys scarecrow of romney marsh is an adaptation of a series of english stories featuring doctor syn, aka christopher syn a vicar. The story was made into the movie doctor syn in 1937, and again in 1962 as captain clegg.
The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures by walt disney video. He requested that we share his email of appreciation upon receiving it and so we shall. Scarecrow of romney marsh, the television threepart television show. While originally conceived and edited for american television and announced in an advertisement. Walt disneys thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired february 1964.
See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and disney movies. It stars patrick mcgoohan in the title role, with george cole as mipps and sean scully as john banks, the younger son of squire banks michael hordern. The scarecrow of romney marsh in 2020 classic movies. 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. Divided into three episodes over consecutive weeks, it was later reedited to feature length for a u. Jan 16, 2009 in 2008, terry was commissioned by walt disney to provide artwork for the bonus disc of the rerelease of the 1964 movie dr. Eventually, in 1975, disney did release a movie, known as dr.
It was taken up by disney in 1963 and dramatized in the threepart tv miniseries the scarecrow of romney marsh starring patrick mcgoohan. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. Regaled in the grand fashion walt disney himself regarded as the epitome of family entertainment, and, afforded production values befitting a fulllength liveaction feature, director james neilsons the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 has had a colorful history to say the least. The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a threepart television miniseries by walt disney in 1963, as part of walt disney s wonderful world of color. See more ideas about romney marsh, walt disney and disney. The scarecrow of romney marsh bluray, 2019 for sale. 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. It was shot on location in england and was directed by james neilson. Walt disney s thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired february 1964. The song repeats once, using slightly different footage.
The rerelease is part of the disney treasures series and is the best known of 4 movies that have been made about the character. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. The scarecrow of romney marsh was originally broadcast in february of 1964 on walt disneys wonderful world of color. In this bluray release disney corporate has a play all three episodes in sequence or one at a time as the menu items. The demon ghost fights the oppression of the king in southern england. Walt disney s 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. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact you. 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. 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 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 bluray, 2019 for sale online. The scarecrow of romney marsh was one of the most requested disney titles ever. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 blu ray disney exclusive free ship. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. Nov 20, 2019 although released as an exclusive to disney movie club members as was the 20,000 leagues under the sea bluray, creepy classics has gotten their hands on copies of the bluray release of the scarecrow of romney marsh. 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 rerelease is part of the disney treasures series and is the best known of. As always we are very grateful to our generous clients. Highly recommended for any member of the family as all disney classics are. It was, of course, based on the legend and legacy of dr.
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