The scarecrow, and leads a gang of smugglers known as the marsh men. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. A smuggler tale of romney marsh by russell thorndyke isbn. Christopher syn who was a firstclass seaman in his youth, but is now both the vicar of dymchurch a pastor by day, and the smuggler called the scarecrow. The setting of this atmospheric romantic adventure novel, the author. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures limited edition tin scarecrow. We found 38 books set in romney marsh and 50 others set nearby. 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.
Along with the novels of this series, author kasey michaels has written over a hundred books in her writing career. Syn, a priest by day and a pirate called scarecrow ala robin hood, at night. In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series. This disney 2 dvd collection, the scarecrow of romney marsh tells the story of a late 1700s robin hood, dr. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. Dr hook and the medicine show cover of the rolling stone from denmark 1974 duration. In the other books of the series syn is presented as a hero, but here he is a.
The issue sold out in three weeks, but as of february 17, 2009 the dvd was made. Syn, alias the scarecrow, a 98 minute feature film version was released in theaters across the pond and here in the states in 1975 yes, there was a 12 year delay. Syn, yes, but with the captian clegg element diluted, it. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh atomic bear press. I enjoyed reading this book because it brought back some good memories of the disney series of dr. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Adapted from the book christopher syn by russell thorndike and william buchanan. Captain clegg and he is also the mysterious scarecrow of romney marsh. On her first night as his sergeant, a brutal crime in the town starts a chain of events that will test the grit, the resolve and the detective in.
Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact. Russell thorndike wrote a half dozen or so books about dr. Walt disneys thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired. The original disney press releases about the show are available as a download. 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. Official website dr syn the scarecrow of the romney marsh. The story idea came from smuggling in the 18thcentury romney marsh, where brandy and tobacco were brought in at night by boat from france to avoid high tax.
Free uk delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. Scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 tv disney comic books. A tale of the romney marsh russell thorndike first published in the uk, 1915 by nelson this edition, kindle warning. The adventures of a disguised vicar who fights for justice in 18 thcentury england. A smuggler tale of the romney marsh by russell thorndyke from. The scarecrow of romney marsh revisits the basic plot of an old george arliss movie, dr. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and halloween scarecrow. The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd region 1 us. I first heard of disneys syn earlier this decade from fans expressing interest in a dvd release. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. Romney marsh series in order kasey michaels fictiondb.
His battle against the british soldiers, even the king himself is a legendary tale, portrayed by patrick mcgoohan who recently passed away. A smuggler tale of romney marsh was published in 1915. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, the reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike the first book, doctor syn. Choose from a huge selection of used cds, used dvds, used blurays, and used video games. Minor battles were fought, sometimes at night, between gangs. Folks that know me are well aware of my longterm interest in disney television shows. On the dover coast in the 1760s, king georges army is unable to. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd classic.
Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures at. Syn seems pleasant but we soon learn that he has a sinister past. Or in truth we should say that those characters share some traits of russell thorndikes famous literary creation back in 1915. The internets largest buyer and seller of used cds, used dvds, used blurays, and used video games. The people in kent and sussex have turned to smuggling to get around unjust and heavy import. See more ideas about romney marsh, disney movies and world movies.
Doctor syn dr syn the scarecrow of the romney marsh dr. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. Most of the movie is action filmed with no particular style and lacking the memorable setpieces that distinguished disneys liveaction features like kidnapped and. The scarecrow of romney marsh was broadcast in three parts in 1964. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh thorndike, russell on. The story idea came from smuggling in the 18th century romney marsh, where brandy and tobacco were brought in at night by boat from france to avoid high tax. Scarecrow of romney marsh, the television threepart television show. One of my favorite shows was a threeparter titled the scarecrow of romney marsh, starring patrick mcgoohan in a dual role as dr. A tale of the romney marsh is the first in the series of doctor syn novels. Syn, the scarecrow of romney marsh first aired and enthralled all who watched it. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. If you loved the disney show, the scarecrow of romney marsh, then you might be interested in this book as this is the tome that inspired that tale.
The later books serve as earlier adventures of the scarecrow. The scarecrow of romney marsh was one of the most requested disney titles ever. The robin hood atmosphere that this work evoked drove many to want more of the scarecrow to the extent that some of these children never got over that desire me included again, of course. A tale of the romney marsh is the first in the series of doctor syn novels by russell thorndike. All books set in romney marsh on the global book map. 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh, then you might be interested in this book as this is. A smuggler tale of romney marsh thorndyke, russell on. Below is a list of kasey michaels romney marsh books in order of when they were originally published which is the same as. He would always help the farmer, when there was no gold to bring, hed find a way for the poor to pay the taxes of the king scarecrow. Heck, i even wrote a book for disney on the subject, the wonderful world of disney television. Syn alias the scarecrow written by russell thorndike. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh. Syn alias the scarecrow, dr syn pirate and romantic.
Disneys threeepisode series, the scarecrow of romney marsh, was adapted from christopher syn, a 1960 book that american writer william buchanan had crafted out of thorndikes fourth syn tale 1936s further adventures of doctor syn, which was not protected in the states. Jan 17, 2015 the book spawned six prequels, which chart the characters fall from romantic swashbuckling pirate clegg to the scarecrow of romney marsh. Dr syn alias the scarecrow, scarecrow of the romney marsh, captain clegg, hero of the novels created by author 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh is the work of james nielson, a disney house director skilled at filming preplanned scenarios without much in the way of a personal touch. The similarities are few im afraid, the scarecrow doesnt show up until near the end of the book and he doesnt do that much. That does not diminish the performances of the actors or lessen the drama of the show. Adaptation of the walt disney tv episodes of the scarecrow of romney marsh with art by dan spiegle. A smuggler tale of romney marsh by thorndyke, russell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Buy and sell your used music, dvds, and blurays online for cash or credit. The scarecrow of romney marsh is a combination of the robin hood and scarlet pimpernel stories. After watching the videos again i was curious about the original story and looked it up. The rev dr christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike set in and around romney marsh. Syn, yes, but with the captian clegg element diluted, it seems inappropriate, at least to me. On the dover coast in the 1760s, king georges army is unable to curtail smuggling activities because the overtaxed locals are openly aiding a mysterious masked outlaw called the scarecrow. Syn, a church vicar who rides by night as the mysterious scarecrow to foil the. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney marsh. You know, i gotta go with scarecrow of romney marsh on this one. Herein is the tale of doctor syn, a swashbuckling smuggler who ferried brandy and tobacco from the french countryside to romney marsh in southeast england.
He seems to have one close call after another but its always exciting and full of action, suspense and adventure. A smuggler tale of romney marsh by thorndyke, russell isbn. In this bluray release disney corporate has a play all three episodes in sequence or one at a time as the menu items. Books about romney marsh romney marsh, the fifth continent. Syn books by the english author russell thorndike, walt disney told his television audiences as he introduced the scarecrow of romney. It lasted a total of seven novels, concluding in 2007 with beckets last stand. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact you. Newly promoted detective sergeant joy marsh is shipped out to dover on the kent coast to work under detective inspector romney, a copper with a reputation as a cantankerous man but good at his job. The complete series list for romney marsh kasey michaels. Syn, a church vicar who rides by night as the mysterious scarecrow to foil the tax collectors of 18thcentury england. Mar, 2009 in 1965, a threepart episode entitled dr. Romney marsh is a series of historical romance novels by american novelist kasey michaels kasey michaels began her romney marsh series in 2006 with the novel a gentleman by any other name. Our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks 1964s dr.
The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures limited edition. 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 hour parts. Syn books by the english author russell thorndike, walt disney told his television audiences as he introduced the scarecrow of romney marsh in 1964. Ive been meaning to read this book since i noticed the sinister portrait of the reverend doctor syn in. Books of adventure, suspense, and mystery always have a special appeal for me when theyre about real people or based on the life of a real person, like the dr. Doctor syn a smuggler tale of the romney marsh abebooks. And so began the hardtoforget theme song to the scarecrow of romney marsh. 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. He takes on a secret identity, the scarecrow, and leads a gang of smugglers known as the marsh men. The scarecrow is set in the romney marsh region of the kentsussex coast, southeast. It consists of a total of 7 books published between the years 2006 and 2009.
The scarecrow is set in the romney marsh region of the kentsussex coast, southeast england, and concerns the heroic exploits of the reverend dr. Much as i love the thorndyke novels, though i only have 5 of them, the disney stuff and the gold key books are about a slightly different character. On the southern coast of england, theres a legend people tell, of days long ago when the great scarecrow would ride from the jaws of hell and laugh ahhh. Dr syn, by night, feared scarecrow and leader of the smugglers and smuggling gangs of romney marsh. Mar 19, 2015 dr hook and the medicine show cover of the rolling stone from denmark 1974 duration.
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