DVD : Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0786936769005
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Limited Edition, Restored, NTSC
Label: Walt Disney Video
Languages:
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
MPN: D57822D
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 11, 2008
Running Time: 287 minutes
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1964
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 11/11/2008
Amazon.com:
“On the southern coast of England/There’s a legend people tell/Of days long ago when the great Scarecrow/Would ride from the jaws of hell/And laugh with a fiendish yell.” Okay, it may not be as catchy as “The Ballad of Davy Crockett,” but anyone who was glued to their TV sets in 1964 to watch the continuing adventures and heroic exploits of Dr. Syn on the Disney anthology series, The Wonderful World of Color, should feel a shiver of excitement that goes beyond mere nostalgia at hearing this theme song again. Old-fashioned to be sure, but The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh is still a ripping yarn and rousing family entertainment with its unforgettable hero, despicable villain, galloping chases and breathless escapes. Grandly produced in England, this three-part miniseries is “a story of high adventure and heart,” as Walt Disney states in his folksy and avuncular episode introductions. Patrick McGoohan (known at the time for his iconic role as John Drake on Danger Man) stars as Dr. Syn, who leads a double life as a mild-mannered village vicar by day, and a fearsome avenger known as the Scarecrow by night. The haunting burlap-masked Scarecrow is a folk hero to the villagers, who are overtaxed by King George III, and brutalized by his press-gangs, who violently shanghai men into Navy service. Only two know the Scarecrow’s true identity, his sexton Mipps (George Cole), and the local Justice of the Peace’s son, John (Sean Scully, from Disney’s The Prince and the Pauper). There is a love story between John’s older sister and conflicted and compassionate English soldier Lt. Brackenbury (Eric Flynn), but it doesn’t slow things down or get too yucky. Over the course of three near-hour-long episodes, the Scarecrow foils attempts by his nemesis, General Pugh (Geoffrey Keen) to capture him, or intimidate villagers into giving him up. Leonard Maltin does his usual sterling job as enthusiastic host, who introduces the series, reflects on its place in the Disney canon, and credits the restoration efforts that made this pristine presentation possible. This two-disc set presents the miniseries as it originally aired, and also includes the widescreen feature film version that was released overseas. Disc one contains an interesting featurette about Dr. Syn’s historical and literary origins. Disc two features a segment about the British films that launched Disney’s live-action feature film career. This welcome addition to the Walt Disney Treasures line does full justice to one of Disney’s most wanted titles. –Donald Liebenson
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Not to be missed! Walt at his best!
What a fantastic film! It has stuck in my mind since I was a nine year old kid, and though I had to pay twice what it cost, the dvd was worth every penny. The only thing that infuriates me is that the Disney corp only released about 40,000 of the dvd’s. It deserves a far wider release. Why? Simple.
1. It’s scary. Watching it, I shivered again just like I did when I was a boy when the Scarecrow appeared–better than any horror movie.
2. It’s noble. Robin Hood like, … Read More
Rating: - Disney is Money Hungry
I, like many who got left out after this classic “rear-end” job by disney, is extremely upset. I followed this “fiasco” for many years about the delays in release, possible release dates and so on. All they’ve done here is arm the scalpers with enough copies to make their usual 100%+ profits. Fortunately, i found me a very reasonably priced copy from another online merchant and ordered it right away. Disney has proven to be as capitalist as any business on this earth and I’d boycott them too if … Read More
Rating: - Very Angry - Shame on You Disney
Waiting so many years for this to come out on DVD and then having it available for less than a month is disappointing and frustrating. Right now I don’t feel like ever investing in another Disney film, DVD, or Disney in general. I would have ordered it right away but I put it on my Christmas list and thought if I didn’t get it then I’d order one. I never dreamed it wouldn’t be there after just a few weeks!
Anyway, this is a great film and those of you who got a copy are very fortunate. … Read More
Rating: - “The Soldiers of the King Feared His Name.”
During the 1960’s, Disney produced a series of three episodes of his TV show about a mythical character in England during the late 1700’s. The Dr. Syn episodes were also edited down and turned into a feature length movie. They have been extremely popular but hard to find over the years. This fall, Disney finally released them as a limited edition two disc set.
Disc one features the TV episodes that tell the tale of Dr. Syn (Patrick McGoohan). He is the respected priest of the Romney Marsh … Read More
Rating: 
- Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
I loved this movie as a child. Now it is grat to see the original Disney presentation using todays technology. The introduction of the movie and Mr.Walt Disney giving an overview in its original version really lets you go back in time. The introduction of the Disney program in color is awesome. If you enjoyed this movie you will love this new release.
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