Jerry shatzbergs scarecrow, from 1973, is a stunningly made movie, now restored and rereleased, with gene hackman and al pacino giving the performances of their lives as. 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. Only two know the scarecrow s true identity, his sexton mipps george cole, and the local justice of the peaces son, john sean scully, from disney s the prince and the pauper. 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. Both versions are a treasure to watch, and the film itself is considered one of disneys greatest tv movie triumphs. To bring the story to life and add a selling edge, ray bolger was brought in to narrate the story and perform. 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh was one of the most requested disney titles ever. The scarecrow of romney marsh dvd synopsis and information. The disney movie club exclusives can be a mixed bag, as many are barebones releases.
Scarecrow, is a great road movie, its very sentimental, but this dont changes the wonderful screenplay, written by michael white, and the direction of schatzberg. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and disney movies. The story revolves around the relationship between two men who travel from california, aiming to start a business in pittsburgh. The rerelease is part of the disney treasures series and is the best known of. Adapts the walt disney filmmovie screenplay by robert westerby, starring patrick mcgoohan.
The living scarecrows take top billing antivillain. Both versions are a treasure to watch, and the film itself is considered one of disney s greatest tv movie triumphs. 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 disney movie was adapted into a three part gold key series in 1964. In the film prequel, the scarecrows origins are explained. Those calloways cam calloway is a man with a dream. The scarecrow, the prequel to the supernatural horror film the messengers he was portrayed by vladimir yossifov. His name struck fear in the hearts of the kings soldiers. 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. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh scare crow movie on. 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. Christopher syn, a cleric by day and dashing robin hood.
Corbin is arguably the most considerate of the robbers. Divided into three episodes over consecutive weeks, it was later reedited to feature length for a u. 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 is one of dorothy gales companions on the way to the emerald city in l. Unfollow disney scarecrow to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Walt disneys thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired february 1964. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series. 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. The scarecrow is a voodoo creature and the central antagonist in the messengers 2. In 2008, terry was commissioned by walt disney to provide artwork for the bonus disc of the rerelease of the 1964 movie dr. Grim stitch factorys unique scarecrow masks are literally wearable art. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact.
All the classic disney films and tv shows coming to. Unfortunately, cam lacks the money to buy the necessary property, until his son buck embarks on a project that will guarantee success, unaware that greedy hunters are manipulating the calloway family. Scarecrow doesnt quite make it on either count, but it is a wellacted movie and for long stretches were hoping it will work. 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. Only two know the scarecrows true identity, his sexton mipps george cole, and the local justice of the peaces son, john sean scully, from disneys the prince and the pauper. Dark night of the scarecrow 1981 madefortv film, starring charles durning, about a dimwitted. It was, of course, based on the legend and legacy of dr. Highly recommended for any member of the family as all disney classics are. 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 is the work of james nielson, a disney house director skilled at filming preplanned scenarios without much in the way of a personal touch. 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. 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.
Scarecrow, film starring al pacino and gene hackman. The scarecrow 1972 rarefilmm the cave of forgotten films. He comes off as just someone whos only along because curry promised that he would be rich and isnt quite as nasty as the others. 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures limited edition. 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh a 1963 walt disney film also shown as three episodes of walt disneys wonderful world of color, featuring a theme song titled scarecrow. 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 was originally broadcast in february of 1964 on walt disneys wonderful world of color. The performers are gene hackman and al pacino, two of the most gifted of contemporary actors, and the dialogue and locations on the road, in taverns, at lunch counters, on a prison farm strike a nicely realistic.
There is a love story between johns older sister and conflicted and compassionate english soldier lt. 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. Scarecrow disney versus nondisney villains wiki fandom. Most of the movie is action filmed with no particular style and lacking the memorable setpieces that distinguished disneys liveaction features like kidnapped and. When he decides to escape the cornfield, he takes kellie with him. 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 for. See more ideas about romney marsh, disney and world movies. Six high school kids come face to face with an evil entity as they serve their detention before the town scarecrow festival. The scarecrow of romney marsh bluray, 2019 for sale.
Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh scare crow movie on bluray disney doctor dr. In the film prequel, the scarecrow s origins are explained. The scarecrow was placed in the farm by their former owners, using a voodoo curse, the scarecrow was placed to protect the farm at any costs, he will kill everybody who tries to harm the. Oz movie buffs will know that after maud baums death, walt disney was quick to buy up the rights to l. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. This was made for tv but was even better than some contemporary theatrical releases from disney.
The issue sold out in three weeks, but as of february 17, 2009 the dvd was made. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. The scarecrow, 1920 short silent comedy film starring buster keaton. Whether you are looking for an icon for your haunted attraction or a lead character for your movie or film, i will work with you to turn. The animated series, appears as a minor player in the nondisney. The scarecrow 1972 just before the salem witch trials, an embittered old woman, who has learned witchcraft, teams up with the devil, and brings a scarecrow to life as part of her diabolical revenge on the judge who was once her lover.
Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. A former brilliant scientist, turned into a psychotic monster, specialized in techniques and chemicals that manipulate fear. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures. So, johnson selected the scarecrow of oz to be adapted for record.
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