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. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. Russell thorndike wrote a half dozen or so books about dr. The scarecrow of romney marsh was one of the most requested disney titles ever. 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. Syn, a priest by day and a pirate called scarecrow ala robin hood, at night. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. You know, i gotta go with scarecrow of romney marsh on this one. One of my favorite shows was a threeparter titled the scarecrow of romney marsh, starring patrick mcgoohan in a dual role as dr. Syn alias the scarecrow written by russell thorndike. Below is a list of kasey michaels romney marsh books in order of when they were originally published which is the same as.
Syn, yes, but with the captian clegg element diluted, it seems inappropriate, at least to me. The setting of this atmospheric romantic adventure novel, the author. His battle against the british soldiers, even the king himself is a legendary tale, portrayed by patrick mcgoohan who recently passed away. Heck, i even wrote a book for disney on the subject, the wonderful world of disney television. Syn, a church vicar who rides by night as the mysterious scarecrow to foil the. Official website dr syn the scarecrow of the romney marsh. Syn, doctor syn, captain clegg, smuggling in kent, day of syn, terry anthony, st. A smuggler tale of romney marsh by thorndyke, russell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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 scarecrow is set in the romney marsh region of the kentsussex coast, southeast. The rev dr christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike set in and around romney marsh. Ive been meaning to read this book since i noticed the sinister portrait of the reverend doctor syn in.
A smuggler tale of the romney marsh by russell thorndyke from. 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. Scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 tv disney comic books. He seems to have one close call after another but its always exciting and full of action, suspense and adventure. Syn, yes, but with the captian clegg element diluted, it. 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. Books about romney marsh romney marsh, the fifth continent. He takes on a secret identity, the scarecrow, and leads a gang of smugglers known as the marsh men. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd region 1 us. Syn books by the english author russell thorndike, walt disney told his television audiences as he introduced the scarecrow of romney.
The internets largest buyer and seller of used cds, used dvds, used blurays, and used video games. Syn seems pleasant but we soon learn that he has a sinister past. Free uk delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. The scarecrow of romney marsh is a combination of the robin hood and scarlet pimpernel stories. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact you. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. A smuggler tale of romney marsh was published in 1915. The complete series list for romney marsh kasey michaels.
The scarecrow of romney marsh was broadcast in three parts in 1964. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh dvd remains a disney classic and holds up well 50 years after its initial tv run. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact. A smuggler tale of romney marsh by thorndyke, russell isbn. That does not diminish the performances of the actors or lessen the drama of the show. The scarecrow of romney marsh revisits the basic plot of an old george arliss movie, dr. Doctor syn dr syn the scarecrow of the romney marsh dr. Our next entry in the forgotten disney series covers a fan favorite among many disney geeks 1964s dr.
Captain clegg and he is also the mysterious scarecrow of romney marsh. 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. The later books serve as earlier adventures of the scarecrow. 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh, then you might be interested in this book as this is. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures at. 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. 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. 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. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh.
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. 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 is set in the romney marsh region of the kentsussex coast, southeast england, and concerns the heroic exploits of the reverend dr. See more ideas about romney marsh, disney movies and world movies. A smuggler tale of romney marsh by russell thorndyke isbn. 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. Syn alias the scarecrow, dr syn pirate and romantic. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2.
The issue sold out in three weeks, but as of february 17, 2009 the dvd was made. Syn, a church vicar who rides by night as the mysterious scarecrow to foil the tax collectors of 18thcentury england. A tale of the romney marsh is the first in the series of doctor syn novels by russell thorndike. It consists of a total of 7 books published between the years 2006 and 2009. Mar 19, 2015 dr hook and the medicine show cover of the rolling stone from denmark 1974 duration. And so began the hardtoforget theme song to 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 disney treasures collection, and was now called dr. 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. Doctor syn a smuggler tale of the romney marsh abebooks. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney marsh. It lasted a total of seven novels, concluding in 2007 with beckets last stand.
The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell thorndike. Walt disneys thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired. Most of the movie is action filmed with no particular style and lacking the memorable setpieces that distinguished disneys liveaction features like kidnapped and. 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 dover coast in the 1760s, king georges army is unable to. Dr hook and the medicine show cover of the rolling stone from denmark 1974 duration. Syn, the scarecrow of romney marsh first aired and enthralled all who watched it. In this story we are introduced to the complex christopher syn, the kindly vicar of the little town of dymchurch. 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. Scarecrow of romney marsh, the television threepart television show. Adapted from the book christopher syn by russell thorndike and william buchanan.
Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh 1964 dvd classic. 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. Or in truth we should say that those characters share some traits of russell thorndikes famous literary creation back in 1915. Dr syn, by night, feared scarecrow and leader of the smugglers and smuggling gangs of romney marsh. See more ideas about romney marsh, world movies and halloween scarecrow. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Buy and sell your used music, dvds, and blurays online for cash or credit. 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures limited edition tin scarecrow. Adaptation of the walt disney tv episodes of the scarecrow of romney marsh with art by dan spiegle. In the other books of the series syn is presented as a hero, but here he is a. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures limited edition. Folks that know me are well aware of my longterm interest in disney television shows. Along with the novels of this series, author kasey michaels has written over a hundred books in her writing career.
This disney 2 dvd collection, the scarecrow of romney marsh tells the story of a late 1700s robin hood, dr. 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. Choose from a huge selection of used cds, used dvds, used blurays, and used video games. 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. In this bluray release disney corporate has a play all three episodes in sequence or one at a time as the menu items. Syn books by the english author russell thorndike, walt disney told his television audiences as he introduced the scarecrow of romney marsh in 1964. Jan 17, 2015 the book spawned six prequels, which chart the characters fall from romantic swashbuckling pirate clegg to the scarecrow of romney marsh. Syn the scarecrow of romney marsh thorndike, russell on.
We found 38 books set in romney marsh and 50 others set nearby. A tale of the romney marsh is the first in the series of doctor syn novels. The adventures of a disguised vicar who fights for justice in 18 thcentury england. 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 scarecrow, and leads a gang of smugglers known as the marsh men. A tale of the romney marsh russell thorndike first published in the uk, 1915 by nelson this edition, kindle warning. Mar, 2009 in 1965, a threepart episode entitled dr. Romney marsh series in order kasey michaels fictiondb. 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. In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series. A smuggler tale of the romney marsh paperback april 11, 20. The people in kent and sussex have turned to smuggling to get around unjust and heavy import. The similarities are few im afraid, the scarecrow doesnt show up until near the end of the book and he doesnt do that much. I first heard of disneys syn earlier this decade from fans expressing interest in a dvd release. The romney marsh series is a series of mystery and contemporary romance novels written by the new york times bestselling author named kasey michaels.
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 scarecrow of romney marsh certainly shares elements from both of those characters. The original disney press releases about the show are available as a download. All books set in romney marsh on the global book map.
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