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Terfex.com - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
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List Price: $32.99
Our Price: $51.95
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Starring: Patrick McGoohan, George Cole, Kay Cole, Alan Dobie, Eric Flynn
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0786936769005
Format: Color
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-11-11
Running Time: 287
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1964
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Originally airing in three parts on "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color," this thrilling adventure stars Patrick McGoohan as Dr. Syn, a kindly country vicar in 18th-century England. Only a few know that Syn is also the masked Scarecrow, notorious leader of a band of smugglers, who defends the villagers from unjust taxes and oppression by King George III's men. George Cole, Michael Hordern, Sean Scully also star. Includes all three episodes, along with the British theatrical version; 129 min./98 min. AKA: "Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow," "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh." Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital mono.
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Summary: Still available....
Comment: This DVD is still available at Disney online. Just ordered mine yesterday and it was shipped today!
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Summary: Time Travel IS possible
Comment: Suddenly, thanks to this fabulous Disney release, I'm a boy again back in the early 60s. It looks, sounds, and IS great. Thanks Disney! Thanks!
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Summary: Boo Who the Manufacturer!
Comment: Thirteen days after the long awaited release of this DVD the manufacturer pulled the plug on its supply. The note on the description says, "his item has been discontinued by the manufacturer!" Talk about a real "Limited Series!" Anyone who was alive to see the original airing of the Micky Mouse Club will pass on that one in favor of the Scarecrow of Romney Marsh. I hope Patrick McGoohan got a copy for himself. No after Thanksgiving holiday gift giving of this DVD. If you did not purchase it in the first 13 days, then you may be out of luck.
This DVD is going to end up like the DVD version of Peter Pan with Mary Martin, Cyril Ritchard, Maureen Bailey, and Margaio Gillmore which at times has sold for 300 plus dollars new and used. A lot of these so-called new DVDs are actually DVD-R. I think pulling Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh is just going to promote bootleg DVD-R copies being sold in the internet. Another sad case of the manufacturer who could care less than the real fans of the movie and the Disney series.
I have not seen a DVD release and short run on the market like this one. I am wondering if they sold enough to make production value, or was it basically done as a right-off, and a public service. It it was done as a public service, then I would think they would have produced enough to have it being sold for sometime so new people learn about the Scarecrow of Romney Marsh.
I guess this means there may be hope for a two week release of FOOL'S PARADE, FLIM-FLAM MAN, and LEADBELLY movie DVDs.
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Summary: It Was One Of The Most Visceral Experiences I've Ever Had!
Comment: On 11/10/2008, I was chatting with my friend about all the cool things we watched when we were kids. When Disney Sunday's came up, the first thing I blurted was "Wow...the Scarecrow was GREAT!" My friend could not recall seeing it. "Oh...it had that British actor in it. He was AWESOME! He was also in 'The Prisoner' and 'Silver Streak'!" But I could not recall his name. So when I got home, I googled and discovered it was Patrick McGoohan. I went a bit further in my search and discovered Amazon's reviews of the VHS of 'The Scarecrow' that was released years ago. I eagerly read through the reviews to see if people of this time period liked the show as much as I did back in 1964. And to my relief, they did. I read one after the other until finally there was only one review left. It simply said "Thank God they're releasing the DVD on 11/11/2008!" OMG!!!! "That's tomorrow," I thought with glee! And sure enough, the next morning...there it was for sale on Disney.com! I immediately bought it. It came later in the week. I busted it open and popped in Disk One. From that moment until it ended some few hours later was one of the most visceral experiences of my life. Man...I mean I experienced some of the deepest, emotional, childhood memory trips of my life. It was all as I remember! The great story...the great acting...the great theme song...it was really like Tinkerbell had hit me over the head with her magic wand. Today, I found out that it has sold out of the 35,000 copies made. I see here on Amazon there might be a few left at the original pricing...but already there are some for sale for over $100. I go back now to the start of my review...discussing Disney on 11/10/2008...and then being able to buy something this awesome from my childhood...the very next day. I feel sorry for those who won't get to see it yet for awhile. But I think now that the Disney corporation has seen what a following this short little 3-part mini-series had that it won't be too long before they release it again on Blu-ray. And oh yes...I'll be buying it, too!
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Summary: Lives up to the hype
Comment: At least from all the glowing reviews on here, which is why I decided to give it a try. Its not often anything on amazon has so many excellent reviews so this one caught my attention. I have no memories of watching it, as I was not even born when it aired, but I remember watching Disney on Sunday nights and it was always special.
To begin, this show has a collection of excellent actors, beginning with Patrick McGoohan as Dr. Syn/Scarecrow, a dual performance he pulls off magnificently. He commands the screen either as the quiet and calm Vicar or the intimidating and spooky Scarecrow. The rest of the cast is outstanding as well and is a reminder that a show doesnt need a huge budget and effects to be immensely entertaining.
From the opening scenes in episode 1, when Scarecrow, Hellspite and Curlew deflect the King's men from a smuggling operation to the ending, when they aid in freeing prisoners for a trip to 'soon to be free' America, there is not a dull moment to be found. I loved every moment, either in the tv episodes or in the edited movie form. They are both well worth the money.
I buy dvd's fairly often and especially new releases, but this is one of the most entertaining dvd's Ive bought. If you love quality acting, excellent storytelling and great adventure, get this while you can. Forget that it was made for tv in 1964. This is timeless entertainment.
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