On the southern coast of england theres a legend people tell of days long ago when the great scarecrow would ride from. Disney television movies 19541979 the ultimate guide. Classic live action disney films pre1980 the ultimate. And so began the hardtoforget theme song to the scarecrow of romney marsh. Syn on video, the film has since reached cult status and survives as one of mcgoohans great performances. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
This list also does not include movies labeled, produced or. The scarecrow of romney marsh, one of the most requested entries from walt disney s wonderful world of color, is coming to dvd on november 11 as a limited edition collectors set. Apr 25, 20 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 two drifters who team up. The film alone had several national and international theatrical releases in. Clements church in the village of old romney, which was restored by the film.
See more ideas about scarecrow movie, scarecrow festival and diy scarecrow. His scarecrow costume, lanky appearance and surname were inspired by ichabod crane of the horror fable the legend of sleepy hollow. The scarecrow of romney marsh walt disney treasures. From burbank to london, walt disneys tv introductions in widescreen. Syn, alias the scarecrow aka the scarecrow of romney marsh all rights belong to the walt disney corporation uk release date. Set in prerevolution england, the film contains a perfect mix of tension and. The disney version was shot on location in england. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Complete list of wonderful world of disney television movies from 19541979, and their availability on video and dvd. 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. At the time, disney had too many projects to handle, which meant that it fell by the wayside.
From moana to mulan, how have disney movies treated. The magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney. 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. One of a cycle of late 1960searly 1970s buddy movies that included midnight cowboy 1969 and california split 1974, scarecrow suggests how alienated men had become from such traditional. Jan 16, 2009 in 2008, terry was commissioned by walt disney to provide artwork for the bonus disc of the rerelease of the 1964 movie dr.
Syn, a benevolent parson in 18th century england who moonlights as a notorious smuggler who divides his proceeds among the poor while simultaneously. Marx 1967 wizard of oz scarecrow windup figure 1960s mgm. 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 magical world of disney the scarecrow of romney marsh. This was made for tv but was even better than some contemporary theatrical releases from disney. For some reason i missed that one and it sold out immediately. Disney television movies 19541979 the ultimate guide to. The rerelease is part of the disney treasures series and is the best known of. 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. Beginning in the 1950s, the walt disney company began producing madefortelevision films in their longrunning anthology series disneyland later to be popularly known as the wonderful world of color and the wonderful world of disney. Oct 30, 2019 with halloween here i wanted to share with those of you whose parents may not have even been alive in the 1960s i wanted to you to become familiar with one of my favorite disney television series ever. Adult themes and mature emotions are at work in virtually all his films up through the midtolate 1960s.
Oct 22, 2014 the movie plays fast and loose with its source mythology, and uses ancient greek culture for little more than an odd pun. Yes, this fantastic walt disney production spanned two eras of childhood, living on in not only repeated television reruns, but also as an edited down featurelength film, dr. Lost, abandoned, and frightened, a young cougar is discovered and adopted by a rugged lumberman named jess bradley. See more ideas about romney marsh, walt disney and disney. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact you. The series was later repackaged as a feature filmnow titled dr. The film alone had several national and international theatrical releases in the 1960s and 1970s. In 2008, terry was commissioned by walt disney to provide artwork for the bonus disc of the rerelease of the 1964 movie dr. Think againits actually walt disneys the scarecrow of romney marsh.
While originally conceived and edited for american television and announced in an advertisement. 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. Cinema retro london correspondent adrian smith reports that disneys justreleased limited edition dvd of walt disneys 1964 classic the scarecrow of romney marsh has already sold out and is commanding premium prices on the collectors circuit. Walt disney s thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired february 1964. Walt disneys thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired. Walt disneys thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired february 1964.
I saw it on tv back in the sixties and its great to be. With patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, michael hordern. Walt disney full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. This is a list of movies produced by disney and its current label, walt disney pictures. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings. The issue sold out in three weeks, but as of february 17, 2009 the dvd was made. In 2008 both versions were issued as part of the disney treasures collection.
Apr 28, 2011 and so began the hardtoforget theme song to the scarecrow of romney marsh. Movies not produced by walt disney pictures are not on this list, even if they distributed it. Both versions are a treasure to watch, and the film itself is considered one of disneys greatest tv movie triumphs. The scarecrow of romney marsh dvd synopsis and information. The scarecrow of romney marsh, one of the most requested entries from walt disneys wonderful world of color, is coming to dvd on november 11 as a limited edition collectors set. Both versions are a treasure to watch, and the film itself is considered one of disney s greatest tv movie triumphs. Which is one of the reasons seattles scarecrow video, home to the worlds single largest collection of vhs tapes, laserdiscs, vcds, dvds, and blurays, is looking for a second life as a nonprofit. Thomasina the cat brings a family together, through her mysterious death and reappearance. The 1964 threeepisode series starred patrick mcgoohan as dr. Mcgoohan won international fame as the star of the 1960s television series secret agent originally called danger.
Canceled disney movies well never get to see screenrant. Many of disney s tv movies were miniseries that aired in installments over several weeks, and a few such as davy crockett and the scarecrow of romney marsh. The three lives of thomasina 1964 classic horror film. Disney movies 1964 every disney movie coming out in 1964. I really wish that disney had made more films of the scarecrow for us. List of disney movies simple english wikipedia, the free. Syn, alias the scarecrow the scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 dvd 2disc set. Dubbed good time charlie, the cat soon lives a carefree, domestic life among the rugged logging camps of the pacific northwest. The scarecrow of romney marsh 1963 was produced for the walt disneys wonderful world of color tv series. It starred the late patrick mcgoohan of danger mansecret agent and the prisoner fame in the title role and was directed by james neilson. A patch of blue romance full movie english hd 1965 sidney poitier, shelley winters.
Grim stitch factorys unique scarecrow masks are literally wearable art. In the arliss movie doctor syn, syn escapes to sea with mipps and the rest of the dymchurch smugglers, whereas. Jonathan crane, also known as the scarecrow, is a dc comics supervillain and an enemy of batman. Back in 1963 disney aired the scarecrow of romney marsh on walt disneys wonderful world of color. Walt disney thought the scarecrow was real plus a fact. Walt disney s thrilling threepart adventure was produced for his wonderful world of color weekly tv show and aired. I saw it on tv back in the sixties and its great to be seven years old again. These three episodes of walt disney s wonderful world of color could not be better. A few of the disney stories were in two parts but the scarecrow of romney marsh was as far as i can remember the only threeparter.
What distinguishes the three lives of thomasina 1964 is that its both a fantasy about childhood and magic as well as poignant drama, but so is so dear to my heart 1948. In 2008, the classic scarecrow tv episodes were released on dvd as part of the walt disney treasures series. The 3 episodes were edited down to a 98 minute movie that played the theaters in the uk. Tr the rocketeer was released as a walt disney pictures release domestically. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. One of a cycle of late 1960s early 1970s buddy movies that included midnight cowboy 1969 and california split 1974, scarecrow suggests how alienated men had become from such traditional. Syn, alias the scarecrow is an absorbing film whose title character takes his. The scarecrow of romney marsh was produced as a threepart television miniseries by walt disney in 1963, as part of walt disney s wonderful world of color. The rerelease is part of the disney treasures series and is the best known of 4 movies that have been made about the character. Disneys most recent trip to america is arguably its best. Complete list of classic walt disney live action films, released in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Syn, a benevolent parson in 18th century england who moonlights as a notorious smuggler who divides his. During the 1960s, disney produced a series of three episodes of his tv show about a. This is a list of films produced by and released under the walt disney pictures banner known as that since 1983, with never cry wolf as its first release and films released before that under the former name of the parent company, walt disney productions 19291983.
Alias the scarecrowand played on television a number of times over the course of the 1970s. Disney set its sights on the tale in the 1940s, but the villain of the story, a fox named reynard, actually went on to become its own movie idea also canceled by disney called reynard the fox. 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. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Oct 25, 2017 disney set its sights on the tale in the 1940s, but the villain of the story, a fox named reynard, actually went on to become its own movie idea also canceled by disney called reynard the fox. 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. The soldiers of the king feared his name scarecrow. With patrick mcgoohan, susan hampshire, laurence naismith, jean anderson.
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. Following credits which introduced northern california hitchers, standoffish max gene hackman and friendlier francis al pacino circumstances bring them together, in scarecrow, 1973, directed by jerry schatzberg, from garry michael whites original screenplay. See more ideas about romney marsh, disney and world movies. The story revolves around the relationship between two men who travel from california, aiming to start a business in pittsburgh. Mar 03, 20 yes, this fantastic walt disney production spanned two eras of childhood, living on in not only repeated television reruns, but also as an edited down featurelength film, dr. The dvd contains the threepart series starring patrick mcgoohan as well as a feature film that was edited from the various episodes.
Most films listed here were distributed theatrically in the united states by the companys distribution division, walt disney. Disney movies 1960 every disney movie coming out in 1960. 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. The scarecrow of romney marsh was one of the most requested disney titles ever.
The reverend doctor christopher syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by russell. 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. Scarecrow doesnt quite make it on either count, but it is a wellacted movie and for long stretches were hoping it will work. Patrick mcgoohan, george cole, tony britton, kay cole, alan dobie, eric flynn.
Patrick mcgoohan has rarely been better than in this role as the scarecrowdr. 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. The movie plays fast and loose with its source mythology, and uses ancient greek culture for little more than an odd pun. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. All the classic disney films and tv shows coming to. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the kings naval press gangs. With halloween here i wanted to share with those of you whose parents may not have even been alive in the 1960s i wanted to you to become familiar with one of my favorite disney television series ever.
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