Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
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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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Summary: confused, disappointed, but hoping DVD arrives
Comment: I signed up on Amazon YEARS ago to be notified if this title came out in any form, and at one point was almost able to order a VHS copy, but it never materialised. Never received any notice of the DVD release, so I can't understand the one reviewer who is so grateful to Amazon for receiving a copy (and for only $30). I'm buying a copy (I hope) from one of the 3d party sellers, hope it arrives and is as described since I'm paying way more than $30! There is very little information available on these 3d party entities, so I'm more than a little leery of buying this way but have wanted this title ever since I first saw it the first time on TV as a child. The only format I've ever been able to buy was the Beta release Disney did sometime in the late 80's, which I can still play because I still have my Betamax (yeah really, there are still some of those out there and functioning; Sony makes good stuff). I can't wait to get the DVD, it sounds wonderful, but Amazon, if you offer a notice service, please follow through! I just checked lately out of curiosity, found all these reviews and checked out the few offers available.
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Summary: Dr. Syn
Comment: I have all the earlier Treasures and just didn't get them pre-ordered this year. Oh, my chagrin when it was out of stock. As a Disneyland Premium Annual Passholder I had to go to the source to find my copy, but they did had them in the park. The certificate notes that they only made 35,000 copies.
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Summary: Not to be missed! Walt at his best!
Comment: 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, Dr. Syn takes from the evil English and gives to the good guys.
3. The story of the Scarlet Pimpernel can be told many ways. This is one of them and one of the best.
4. The movie is beautiful. Lush photography, most of it on location.
5. The acting is spectacular. The whole cast is very special and Patrick McGoohan gives a tour de force performance.
6. Story, story, story. No matter how good the special effects, no matter how good the director or actors, you have to have good material. Walt Disney knew a good story when he saw it. Face it-- Dr. Syn was very obscure material--Disney hunted and came up with a great trophy.
If you have never seen this--find a copy. They simply do not make films like this any more.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Disney is Money Hungry
Comment: 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 the cockroaches didn't have their hands in so many things.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Very Angry - Shame on You Disney
Comment: 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. Five stars for the movie and DVD. Zero stars for Disney's disregard for so many who waited so long for this release.
UPDATE (Jan.2) : Well, a copy showed up in the mail today. I don't know how it happened. Maybe someone ordered it for me from my Christmas list and it came late. I'm very grateful. I got to watch it today and even though I'm still not happy about Disney's decision for such a small release I have to say that they did an excellent job restoring it. It looks pristine. Good extras and great sound too. Patrick McGoohan did such a great job as did everyone. What a fine and spooky story and what a treat to see it again after all these years.
I shared it with my grandson today. So now there's another "Scarecrow of Romney Marsh" fan and he was singing or humming the theme song all evening.
Disney, you owe it to many more children like my grandson to make this film legally available again. This is a great watch for young adults and adults as well. Classic movie making at it's best.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: confused, disappointed, but hoping DVD arrives
Comment: I signed up on Amazon YEARS ago to be notified if this title came out in any form, and at one point was almost able to order a VHS copy, but it never materialised. Never received any notice of the DVD release, so I can't understand the one reviewer who is so grateful to Amazon for receiving a copy (and for only $30). I'm buying a copy (I hope) from one of the 3d party sellers, hope it arrives and is as described since I'm paying way more than $30! There is very little information available on these 3d party entities, so I'm more than a little leery of buying this way but have wanted this title ever since I first saw it the first time on TV as a child. The only format I've ever been able to buy was the Beta release Disney did sometime in the late 80's, which I can still play because I still have my Betamax (yeah really, there are still some of those out there and functioning; Sony makes good stuff). I can't wait to get the DVD, it sounds wonderful, but Amazon, if you offer a notice service, please follow through! I just checked lately out of curiosity, found all these reviews and checked out the few offers available.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Dr. Syn
Comment: I have all the earlier Treasures and just didn't get them pre-ordered this year. Oh, my chagrin when it was out of stock. As a Disneyland Premium Annual Passholder I had to go to the source to find my copy, but they did had them in the park. The certificate notes that they only made 35,000 copies.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Not to be missed! Walt at his best!
Comment: 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, Dr. Syn takes from the evil English and gives to the good guys.
3. The story of the Scarlet Pimpernel can be told many ways. This is one of them and one of the best.
4. The movie is beautiful. Lush photography, most of it on location.
5. The acting is spectacular. The whole cast is very special and Patrick McGoohan gives a tour de force performance.
6. Story, story, story. No matter how good the special effects, no matter how good the director or actors, you have to have good material. Walt Disney knew a good story when he saw it. Face it-- Dr. Syn was very obscure material--Disney hunted and came up with a great trophy.
If you have never seen this--find a copy. They simply do not make films like this any more.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Disney is Money Hungry
Comment: 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 the cockroaches didn't have their hands in so many things.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Very Angry - Shame on You Disney
Comment: 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. Five stars for the movie and DVD. Zero stars for Disney's disregard for so many who waited so long for this release.
UPDATE (Jan.2) : Well, a copy showed up in the mail today. I don't know how it happened. Maybe someone ordered it for me from my Christmas list and it came late. I'm very grateful. I got to watch it today and even though I'm still not happy about Disney's decision for such a small release I have to say that they did an excellent job restoring it. It looks pristine. Good extras and great sound too. Patrick McGoohan did such a great job as did everyone. What a fine and spooky story and what a treat to see it again after all these years.
I shared it with my grandson today. So now there's another "Scarecrow of Romney Marsh" fan and he was singing or humming the theme song all evening.
Disney, you owe it to many more children like my grandson to make this film legally available again. This is a great watch for young adults and adults as well. Classic movie making at it's best.
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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